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) Clyde R. Mills (ASN: 0-415788), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity off the **** River sector, France, on 2 August 1944. Receiving information of a strong enemy concentration of armored vehicles, Captain Mills, Company Commander of Company G, *** Infantry Regiment, organized and personally led a force of infantrymen in a surprise attack against this strong point, destroying the enemy. He returned to his company and led successful attacks against other enemy strong points in the vicinity. The dynamic and skillful leadership of Captain Mills, his tenacity of purpose and utter disregard for personal safety inspired the troops under his command and contributed largely to the overwhelming defeat suffered by the enemy in the *** River sector. 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.