The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Olson Damon (ASN: 38010557), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 15 August 1944 near St. Pierro, France. When an enemy strongpoint blocked the advance of his platoon, Sergeant Damon skillfully led his squad along a covered approach and prepared to assault the hostile position. After maneuvering his squad unseen to withing fifty yards of the enemy strongpoint, Sergeant Dam led his men in an aggressive assault and succeeded in silence the machine gun, killing seven of the enemy and capture three more. Sustaining no casualties in his reduction of the enemy strongpoint, Sergeant Damon returned with vital information of other enemy installations. His gallant actions and exemplary leadership reflect much credit on himself and the Armed Forces.