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 (Infantry) William Carl Miller (ASN: 0-1290107), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 8 November 1944. Captain Miller, Commanding Officer of Company B, 137th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Division, led his troops mounted on tanks in an attack designed to relieve the pressure on another unit which had been pinned down by heavy enemy fire shortly after entering the village of ****. From his position atop the lead tank, Captain Miller directed the fire and movement of the tanks and of his troops, and succeeded in destroying two German tanks and three tank destroyers, and in driving the enemy from positions on high ground overlooking the village. Captain Miller then entered the village on foot and joined the commander of the unit therein in a house-to-house search for enemy snipers. By his outstanding leadership, daring, and initiative, he contributed materially to the rout of enemy forces in this area. 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.