The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Guy B. Ellis (ASN: 6896325), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 712th Tank Battalion, 90th Infantry Division, in action on 1 and 2 April 1945, in the vicinity of Niddo, Germany. A convoy of gas trucks was fired upon and surrounded by a large hostile force. Realizing the value of his truck and its load, Technician Fifth Grade Ellis drove the vehicle forward but encountered a road block. At the risk of his life, he turned the truck around and drove through withering crossfire to safety. He then posted himself at the main road and prevented any further vehicles from entering the enemy-held area. His courageous act saved a truck and prevented the capture or destruction of many more vehicles. His gallantry was in accordance with high military tradition.