The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Henry S. Butler (ASN: 34682851), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Brittany, France, on 1 August 1944. During the attack of his unit, Private Butler destroyed two enemy machine gun positions in succession with rifle grenades. Later, he observed two enemy soldiers leading a horse-drawn ammunition cart. He killed the two soldiers and destroyed the ammunition. His courage, gallantry in action and skill under fire facilitated the advance of his unit and reflects great credit upon him as an individual soldier. His 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.