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) Lorin S. McCown (ASN: 0-419817), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action 15 to 17 July 1944. During this period Captain McCown was in command of a company in the operations leading up to, and in the attack resulting in the capture of ****. On 15 July he skillfully led his company in a successful envelopment of enemy defenses, penetrating the enemy lines, and although his left flank was exposed, accomplished the mission of holding his gains through the following day, during which his position was constantly under heavy concentrations of enemy fire. He personally directed supporting artillery fire. On 17 July Captain McCown led his company in the attack from the open turret of a tank where he was exposed to enemy fire, and although severely wounded by an enemy machine gun, he refused evacuation and continued to lead his company, overrunning enemy positions and penetrating the enemy lines. He quit his post of duty only when ordered to the aid station by his battalion commander. The gallantry, tenacity of purpose, disregard for personal safety, and leadership in battle by Captain McCown reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.