The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Paul R. Myers (ASN: 0-2007088), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 15 March 1945, in the vicinity of Ommersheim, Germany. When, during an attack, the advance of his company was held up by intense enemy small arms, mortar and artillery fire, Lieutenant Myers, commanding the leading platoon, displayed great calmness, courage and initiative in withdrawing his platoon from its exposed position and maneuvering to flank the enemy pocket of resistance, resulting in the capture by his platoon of nineteen prisoners, three self-propelled guns and one 150 millimeter howitzer and enabled the company to reach its objective. Lieutenant Myers’ gallant performance inspired his men to overcome determined enemy resistance and reflect the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.