The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps) Austin Andrew Miller (ASN: 0-19228), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Quartermaster with Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Samaree, Belgium, on 20 December 1944. When elements of a German Panzer Division threatened the supply dump at Samaree, Lieutenant Colonel Miller braved death to organize the small forces at his command into an effective fighting unit and quickly move them into a defensive position advancing to the most forward roadblocks and outposts, despite heavy artillery, tank and small arms fire. He then supervised the operations of his men as they fought against overwhelming odds. Although his troops were actively engaged with the enemy, he still managed to continue issuance of vitally needed fuel and rations. Lieutenant Colonel Miller’s courageous devotion to duty under the most hazardous conditions, which saved important supplies from seizure or destruction, is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.