(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Infantry) George Sims Wham, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of Company C, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in actin against the enemy during the early stage of the successful Allied/U.S. Army breakout near La Hayed du Paris, Normandy, France, on 8 July 1944. He was shot in the neck while leading his company’s attack in the face of intense enemy artillery and machine gun fire. Disdaining medical attention, Captain Wham remained with his men and continued to lead the attack. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.