The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Randall L. McCartney (ASN: 35375722), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Service Company, 44th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in action in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany during the period 28 July 1944 to 7 May 1945. His service has been characterized by outstanding personal courage and devotion to duty. On one occasion near Theding, France, on 20 December 1944, he drove his wrecker to a scene of action, despite heavy artillery and small arms fire, and succeeded in evacuating vitally needed equipment. His gallant and aggressive actions reflect high credit upon himself and the military service.