The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Patrick Gorham (Gorman), Jr. (ASN: 38071500), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 10 August 1944, During the advance of his company against strong enemy positions near ****, Sergeant Gorham, a squad leader, volunteered to lead a patrol into enemy territory to secure information of enemy strength and dispositions. He led the patrol skillfully through the enemy lines and secured the desired information, then proceeded to return to his organization. The patrol was intercepted by an enemy force on the return trip, whereupon sergeant Gorham, with utter disregard for personal safety, stood fast and fearlessly engaged the enemy force, enabling other members of his patrol to return to their lines with the vital information. His gallantry, zealous devotion to duty, and determination that the mission at hand be accomplished without thought of personal safety or welfare, reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Gorman’s character as a fighting infantryman.