The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Patrick Wester Wheeler (ASN: 0-25825), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the Company G, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, on 1 December 1944. With his company held up by close range machine gun and rifle fire, Captain Wheeler moved forward, with utter disregard for his own safety, and destroyed the enemy machine gun position, then dispersing the riflemen with bazooka fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Wheeler, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Patrick Wester Wheeler (ASN: 0-25825), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the Company G, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, on 10 February 1945. Captain Wheeler’s company was attacking strong and well fortified enemy positions, and heavy enemy mortar fire pinned the forward elements down. With utter disregard for his own safety, he braved the heavy machine gun fire and moved forward to his beleaguered troops. His courageous action and outstanding leadership were an inspiration to his men and resulted in their breaking the enemy line. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Wheeler, 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.