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 John M. Grant (ASN: 35622194), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Belgium, on 15 January 1945. During a determined enemy counterattack and fierce street fighting, Sergeant Grant, a squad leader, quickly deployed his rifle squad, disorganized the hostile troops with bazooka fire which caused them to seek cover in buildings, and led his men in raids on the houses which resulted in the capture of twelve prisoners, and the routing of the remaining enemy forces with hand grenades. Sergeant Grant’s intrepid leadership and tactical acumen were directly responsible for the repulse of the German counter-thrust, and reflect high credit upon his character and training as a soldier.