The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Tom B. Parris (ASN: 0-1307776), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Germany, on 10 March 1945. Lieutenant Paris, commanding Company L, *** Infantry Regiment, personally led his men in an attack against strongly fortified enemy positions near the village of ****, which had held up the battalion advance for several days. Displaying outstanding leadership and a high order of personal bravery, Lieutenant Parris led his troops to their initial objective and pushed on to capture four additional towns beyond ****, taking a total of 110 prisoners during the day’s operation. His courageous initiative, tactical skill and disregard for personal safety are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.