The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Gilbert T. Wright (ASN: 37222093), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 14 November 1944. During an advance against the enemy in the vicinity of **** in the face of fierce resistance, Sergeant Wright single-handedly attacked a German machine gun emplacement, destroyed the enemy gun with a hand grenade and shot the three members of the gun crew with his rifle. Sergeant Wright’s daring and resourceful action was immeasurably responsible for the successful accomplishment of his unit’s mission and proves him an honor to the high traditions of the military service.