The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Herbert E. Glassford (ASN: 12025662), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to May 1943. When his battalion was forced to withdraw before a strong enemy assault, Private Glassford, despite heavy enemy artillery, mortar, and machine gun fire, seized and operated an abandoned machine gun and effectively covered the withdrawal. His courageous conduct was of material aid in checking the enemy advance. 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 and the United States Army.