The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Reuben G. Lobley, Jr. (ASN: 33786160), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Germany, on 23 February 1945. When his unit’s advance was halted by an entrenched enemy machine gun protected by anti-personnel mines, Corporal Lobley, an acting communications chief, voluntarily moved forward through the mine field under enemy mortar and machine gun fire, laying a sound power line from the mortar section to an observation post about 25 yards from the enemy emplacement. Although slightly wounded, he retraced his steps, repaired three breaks in the wire, then assisted in directing mortar fire until the enemy emplacement was eliminated. By his gallant actions under fire, Corporal Lobley enabled his unit to resume its advance and capture the town of ****, Germany, with minimum casualties. 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.