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 (Cavalry) Wendell L. Cupp (ASN: 0-450413), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 67th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in France on 30 July 1944.