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 (Chaplain’s Corps) Johan Bernhard Dahlen (ASN: 0-504122), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Chaplain Dahlen landed with an assault battalion at H-Hour on D-Day. All day long he was up and down the most hotly contested section of the beach, helping with the wounded, wading into the water to help pull others to safety, and giving a word of encouragement to those who needed it. Chaplain Dahlen’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.