The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Dan A. Mobley (ASN: 0-12894?9), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 76th Infantry Division. On 8 February 1945, near Echternach, Luxembourg, at 0900 Hours, Captain Mobley accompanied the Commanding General through heavy shell fire to the assault elements of the Division in order to press the crossing of the Sauer River and effect a penetration of the Seigfried Line. Exposing himself to direct enemy observation and heavy small-arms fire, Captain Mobley assisted in the re-organization of the smoke generator crews and soon had the crossing site screened. Through Captain Mobley’s efforts, enemy observation of the crossing site was destroyed, enabling the troops to proceed with lighter casualties than anticipated. His actions, without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.