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 Sergeant Roy M. Tuttle (ASN: 37038726), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 9 October 1944, near ****, Holland. Sergeant Tuttle, Section Sergeant, 81-mm. Mortar Platoon, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, directed accurate mortar fire on enemy dug-in positions concealing machine guns which harassed the front line troops. The accuracy of Sergeant Tuttle’s mortar was verified on many occasions by the evacuation of wounded and enemy dead from the mortar target areas. In order to lay down this effective fire, he was obliged to observe an open terrain and expose himself constantly to enemy rifle and machine gun fire from close range. Sergeant Tuttle’s Observation Post was a strategic but dangerous position and could be approached safely only at night with great stealth because of its proximity to the enemy. Some of the mortar fire Sergeant Tuttle directed was close to his own position, but was adjusted regardless of any risk to himself. During the performance of this heroic action, Sergeant Tuttle was killed by an enemy sniper. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.