The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class [then Private] Robert T. Kinnard (ASN: 33922708), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Germany, on 8 March 1945. In order to reach an enemy strongpoint in a house at ****, Private Kinnard advanced alone across an open field under heavy fire from both enemy and friendly troops. Delivering intense fire with his Browning Automatic Rifle as he made his way forward, he silenced the hostile position, captured seven Germans, and marched them back to his own line. His aggressive daring and devotion to duty are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.