TO : First Lieutenant Rex G. Combs, 50Bth Parachute Infantry.

Under the provisions of AH 60O-45, as amended, and pursuant to authority contained in letter 200.6 (AO) Headquarters XVIII Corps Airborne, dated 31 August 1944, the Silver Star Medal is awarded to the following Individual:

REX G. COMBS, O18247?5, First Lieutenant, 505th Parachute Infantry. For gallantry in action on 1? September 194-5 near WYLER, GERMANY. First Lieutenant COKB5. Platoon Leader. Company "A*, landed, by parachute with his men about 2500 yards from the drop zone inside GERMANY. Though subjected to immediate small arms and automatic fire, First Lieutenant COMBS organized his group and, by his daring courage unhesitatingly led an attack on the enemy positions in an effort to rejoin his unit. First Lieutenant COMBS, though wounded in the plane by flak prior to the Jump, attacked with such speed and ferociousness, and was successful in killing over twenty-one of the enemy and causing fifty-nine to surrender. Throughout this attack, First Lieutenant COMBS demonstrated exemplary and gallant courage in directing the fire and movements of his men. First Lieutenant COMBS^' actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces of the United states Army. Entered military service from; LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.