The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Robert Lloyd Cummings (ASN: 0-24022), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the Company I, 3d Battalion, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Dagami, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 30 November 1944. Captain Cummings, in order to determine the composition of the opposing force and to locate the enemy’s flanks and supporting weapons, with complete disregard lor his own safety, recklessly exposed himself time after time to enemy machine gun, mortar, and rifle fire. He worked his way to within ten yards of an enemy machine gun and personally assisted in its destruction, By his courageous actions he obtained valuable information, which enabled his battalion commander to plan a coordinated attack on the enemy position, resulting in its destruction. Captain Cummings was mortally wounded in accomplishing his mission. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Cummings, 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.