The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant Emmett C. DeLaney (ASN: 39325145), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 14 April 1945, in Germany. Sergeant DeLaney was leading a supply train through rear areas toward the front lines when his train was ambushed by enemy soldiers who were using bazooka and small arms fire. Although mortally wounded, he dismounted and ordered his men to take cover while he searched for a man that was missing, but his wounds were so serious that he was unable to continue the search. During a lull in the firing, he ordered his men to run to the last vehicle and get it started and told them that he would then join them. It was not until after he had directed their escape that the men knew he was mortally wounded. By his gallantry and courageous action the lives of three of his men were saved. Sergeant DeLaney’s concern for the welfare of his men and gallantry reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.