The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery), [then Lieutenant Colonel] Douglas Golding Dwyre (ASN: 0-17535), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 161st Field Artillery Battalion, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 22 August 1944. In preparation for the attack upon the enemy-held city of ****, Colonel Dwyre, upon his own initiative, and fully aware of the personal risk involved, advanced alone into hostile territory in order to familiarize himself with the terrain so that his unit would most effectively support infantry elements in the impending attack. The effectiveness of artillery support during the actual attack attested the great value of Colonel Dwyre’s personal reconnaissance and firm determination to place the mission at hand above personal interest and safety. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dwyre, 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.