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) Joseph F. Doherty (ASN: 0-1316633), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of **** and ****, France, on 22 November 1944. Lieutenant Doherty, a platoon leader, led his troops in an attack designed to relieve pressure on a platoon of an adjoining company which was trapped in the village of ****. Despite stubborn enemy resistance, Lieutenant Doherty skillfully directed the fire and movement of his platoon and seized the objective. After driving the enemy from ****, Lieutenant Doherty’s unit was ordered to conduct a night attack on the neighboring village of ****. Although wounded in the arm during the fire fight before **** earlier in the day, Lieutenant Doherty reorganized his troops and led them aggressively forward to capture the village of ****. The outstanding leadership, courage and tenacity of purpose despite painful wounds received early in the action, reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Doherty’s character as an officer.