The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Ronald W. Campbell (ASN: 0-512850), United States Army, for gallantry in action in northern France while serving with the 90th Infantry Division. On 11 June 1944 Lieutenant Campbell, while leading a rifle company, was wounded and given first aid. Since all other officers of his company had become casualties, he refused to be evacuated but led his company through extremely difficult terrain into the town of ***, France. Though later forced to withdraw through lack of support, his resolute example was a considerable factor in maintaining high morale despite severe casualties and unceasing contact with the enemy.