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 (Coast Artillery Corps), [then First Lieutenant] Barnaby C. Keeney (ASN: 0-1041809), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in Holland and Germany from 2 to 6 March 1945. Captain Keeney, commanding ****, accompanied leading elements of an infantry-armor task force which moved swiftly through Siegfried defenses before the **** River. Frequently advancing on food and under fire, he obtained information of enemy disposition and through skillful interrogation of civilians and prisoners of war. When he learned that a building on the highway east of **** was serving as a German forward observation post, he moved forward under fire, accompanied by three infantrymen, and captured nine Germans, including two artillery observers. His intrepidity, zealous devotion to duty and skillful questioning immeasurably aided in the swift advance of his unit to the **** River. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.