(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Cavalry) Phillip Buford Davidson, Jr. (ASN: 0-21969), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 43d Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 3d Cavalry Group (Mechanized), XX Corps, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Davidson, 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.