The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Ensign Eugene A. Fehlig, United States Naval Reserve, for gallantry in action while attached to the 116th Regimental Combat Team as naval gunfire liaison officer during the assault on Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. Ensign Fehlig was desperately wounded as he reached the beach, however, he crawled out under enemy fire to drag a wounded comrade back to comparative safety and was wounded twice more during the rescue. 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 Naval Service.