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) Robert James Davenport (ASN: 0-26089), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 274th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, on 6 January 1945. Leading his company in house to house fighting in Wingen, France, Captain Davenport was hit by hostile fire, receiving an arm wound. With total disregard for his own safety, he continued to lead his company in the attack through heavy machine gun and small arms fire until felled again by a head wound. Despite his painful wounds, he issued detailed instructions for the continuation of the attack before permitting himself to be evacuated. Stirred by his example, the men of his company carried out their wounded commander’s orders, thus contributing greatly to the subsequent capture of the village. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Davenport, 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.