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) Barber C. Mills (ASN: 0-405108), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 771st Tank Battalion, attached to the 84th Infantry Division, in Germany and Belgium, 2 December 1944 to 27 January 1945. On 2 December 1944, when a town in Germany had held out for two days during an attack, Captain Mills personally led his tanks ahead of the infantry in a fierce assault on the town, delivering such devastating fire that enemy positions were completely overrun, approximately 200 Germans killed and an equal number captured. Later in Belgium, when the enemy had launched a strong offensive, Captain Mills, frequently exposing himself to enemy fire, made numerous personal reconnaissances to select advantageous tank positions from which to repel enemy attacks. The disdain for danger, superior performance of duty and aggressive action displayed by Captain Mills reflect high credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.