(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel (Corps of Engineers) David Albert Newcomer (ASN: 0-12240), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Engineer Observer with Allied Force Headquarters, and with the G-3 (Operations) section of the SEVENTH U.S. Army, in Southern France, on 25 August 1944. While engaged on a special mission during the invasion of Southern France, Colonel Newcomer found himself in the thick of a surprise action at Bonlieu Cemetery, in which a small group of American soldiers were surrounded by an overpowering force of Germans. Outnumbered and without support, the American group was unable to withdraw. Colonel Newcomer assisted his comrades in making maximum use of shelter when an enemy shell seriously wounded him. He was shortly thereafter taken prisoner and although given first aid treatment by an American officer, he succumbed a few hours after his capture. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Newcomer, 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.