The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John N. Milward (ASN: 35767420), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Raider Platoon, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 16 March 1945, at 1400 hours, Private First Class Milward and an officer dashed 50 yards to capture an enemy machine gun. Private First Class Milward then captured five enemy in a trench near the gun position and then joined the officer. The two men detected two enemy SP guns 400 yards away, and jointly directed tank fire that knocked out the guns and greatly aided the regiment’s advance through the Siegfried Line. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.