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 Nelson M. Waldron (ASN: 33283996), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 8 November 1944 in France. Near Cranecourt, France, an artillery forward observer suffered shell shock and started to crawl to enemy lines. With disregard for personal safety, Private First Class Waldron voluntarily advanced through severe artillery fire to carry the officer to safety and to protect him from shell fragments with his own body. Private First Class Waldron’s courage and sincere devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.