The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Stanley J. Miller (ASN: 33058211), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Service Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 24 December 1944, near ****, Belgium. Private Miller, truck driver, displayed outstanding gallantry beyond the line of duty by volunteering to drive his truck through an enemy-held town at night to obtain 81-mm. mortars and ammunition, caliber .50 machine guns and ammunition and other equipment. Because of the scarcity of ammunition, these supplies were of vital importance. Private Miller braved the small arms fire of the enemy and succeeded in his mission, thus preventing these supplies falling into the hands of the enemy. His gallant performance is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.