The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Arthur G. Holland, Jr. (ASN: 0-1325496), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 26 November 1944 in France. In the attack against St. Avold, France, on 26 November 1944, Lieutenant Holland, forward observer for a cannon company, braved small arms and direct artillery fire to destroy in succession a house protecting enemy infantry and a road block delaying friendly troops. Although wounded, he continued with the forward elements and on one occasion he evacuated eight casualties to safety. Throughout the engagement he protected the infantry by directing effective cannon fire upon the enemy. The bravery, perseverance, and sincere devotion to duty of Lieutenant Holland were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.