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) James C. Goodchild (ASN: 0-530046), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Germany, on 9 March 1945. While leading his troops in a night attack against enemy riflemen, Lieutenant Goodchild dashed to one side and opened fire with his sub-machine gun, drawing the enemy fire in his direction, killing two enemy soldiers and causing twelve others to surrender. Lieutenant Goodchild then directed his troops in fierce house-to-house fighting, quickly clearing the town after killing several and capturing a total of thirty-nine Germans, maneuvering his men so well that not a single casualty was suffered. Lieutenant Goodchild’s courage, leadership and keen tactical knowledge reflect high credit upon his character as an officer.