The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Wilfred D. Lloyd (ASN: 11000164), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Field Artillery Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, during July and August 1943. During the advance of our troops, Private Lloyd assisted his battery’s forward observer in establishing an observation post beyond our front liens and without infantry protection. From this position he assisted materially in the directing of effective artillery fire on enemy tanks and troop concentrations. Private Lloyd’s 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.