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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Donald Booth (ASN: 0-462443), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 551st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 8 January 1945, near ****, Belgium. During the attack upon the town, heavy, almost fanatical, resistance was met. First Lieutenant Booth, with great personal courage and admirable aggressiveness, advanced at the head of his troops, leading them into close contact with the enemy despite the intensity of artillery, mortar and automatic weapons fire. Inspired by First Lieutenant Booth’s stirring example, the men pressed home their attack and broke the resistance of the enemy allowing the adjacent company to enter the town against only desultory opposition. The gallantry, courage and aggressive leadership displayed by First Lieutenant Booth were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.