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) Conrad B. Pitcher (ASN: 0-1293829), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 11 and 12 August 1944. Lieutenant Pitcher, Commanding Officer of Company L, *** Infantry Regiment, led his unit which had been depleted by heavy casualties, in an assault against strong enemy defenses before **** on 11 August.. He displayed a high order of personal bravery and leadership ability, and repeatedly exposed himself to aimed enemy fire in order to better direct the movement and fire of his men. After repulsing a sharp enemy counterattack which threatened to break through the battalion lines, Lieutenant Pitcher led his company over difficult terrain during hours of darkness, into position for a dawn attack at ****. During this final assault he again demonstrated outstanding leadership ability which inspired his troops to their best efforts, and contributed directly to the capture of ****. The gallantry, dynamic leadership, and utter disregard for personal safety on the part of Lieutenant Pitcher reflect credit upon his character as an officer and leader of men.