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 (Field Artillery), [then First Lieutenant] Elmer F. Myers (ASN: 0-414618), 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 North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943 When it became necessary to register his battalion on a new base point, Captain Myers voluntarily advanced under heavy enemy shell fire seeking the necessary observation to perform this mission. During this action, Captain Myers was seriously wounded. 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.