The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Jean Renaudie, French Army, for gallantry in action while attached to and serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1942/1943. Lieutenant Renaudie, under grave personal danger from enemy small arms fire, skillfully led his patrol on numerous missions fare within enemy lines to secure valuable information for his commanding officer.