The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Maurice Quinet, Belgian Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Belgian Resistance Movement. In August 1942, this officer attempted to escape to England, but was arrested and imprisoned by the Gestapo. In January 1943, he escaped, but was again arrested in March because of his attempt to arrange for the escape of three Belgian aviators. He was liberated in July 1943, when he became a member of the “F.I.L.” and took command of “Millices Patriotiques.” Captain Quinet’s energy, devotion to duty, and great personal courage welded this organization into a highly effective body, which played a big part in operations against the enemy.