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 Arthur Marr (ASN: 36865305), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the Forest of ****, France, on 12 November 1944. When his organization urgently needed to establish contact with the regiment on its right flank, Private Marr, assisted by two other enlisted men, formed a patrol in an attempt to reach the adjacent unit. Being unable to find the flanking regiment at the designated place, and realizing the urgency of the mission, he and his companions pressed forward. When the patrol suddenly came upon an enemy machine gun position, Private Marr and his comrades surprised its crew, took them as prisoners and destroyed the weapon. While returning to friendly lines with their prisoners, the men were subjected to enemy artillery fire which killed all but two of the prisoners, blinded Private Marr and caused him to lose a hand. Displaying unusual fortitude, Private Marr made no outcry lest he disclose the patrol’s position. While one of his comrades applied a tourniquet and another went in search of medical assistance, he lay through four painful hours and would not permit himself to be carried back to friendly lines for fear that it might hamper the speedy return of the patrol. Private Marr’s courageous devotion to duty is in accord with the military traditions of the United States.