The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Douglas T. Gray, Jr. (ASN: 0-408410), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 17 September 1944. Captain Gray, Commanding Officer, Company F, *** Infantry Regiment, personally led and directed deployment of his company in an assault crossing of the **** River as part of the 2d Battalion action. After establishing his troops in defensive positions in the village of **** across the river, and despite a painful wound in his hand, Captain Gray directed his men in the successful repulsing of eight sharp enemy counterattacks. Throughout the engagement he moved freely among the troops without thought of personal safety despite the fact that the area was subjected to heavy enemy fire of all types. He refused evacuation until all units of the battalion had crossed the river and until the objective was securely held. Captain Gray’s outstanding leadership, tactical acumen, and utter disregard for personal safety or welfare reflect the highest credit upon his character as an officer and leader of men.