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) Paul L. Riggs (ASN: 0-1307307), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, 12 August 1944. Lieutenant Riggs led his platoon in an attack against Hill Number 310 in the **** Forest, remaining well to the front and personally killing five of the enemy during the assent. After securing the hill, he directed establishment of defensive positions. When his communications with the battalion observation post were knocked out by heavy enemy artillery fire, he made his way a distance of about a half-mile through heavy enemy fire of all types, and directed accurate artillery fire on enemy targets. Later that day he led a patrol in the destruction of an enemy machine gun position which was delivering harassing fire upon his troops, capturing four positions. Lieutenant Riggs’ dynamic and inspiring leadership, resourcefulness, and utter disregard for personal safety, reflect the highest credit upon his character as an officer and are in accord with the traditions of the Army.