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) Wilfred F. Farrell (ASN: 0-376001), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1943. Captain Farrell, accompanied by a lieutenant, voluntarily pushed forward under heavy enemy fire beyond his own lines in an attempt to locate better emplacements for his machine guns. Captain Farrell did not return from this dangerous mission. 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.