The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Leland H. Shaw, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the THIRD Army in France, on 24 August 1944. With utter disregard for his own safety, Lieutenant Shaw rode in the point vehicle of his platoon and pushed his reconnaissance forward against superior enemy opposition to secure information which enabled the command to determine the enemy positions of defense. Having overcome one strongpoint, he placed his troops in a position of safety and personally went forward to reconnoiter the mine field surrounding a road block. Heavy artillery and mortar fire was dropped upon his sector, seriously wounding him to such an extent that he suffered the loss of both of his legs. Lieutenant Shaw’s leadership and utter disregard for his own safety were an inspiration to his men and reflect the highest traditions of the military service.