(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Dayton D. Atwood (ASN: 17124887), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as radio operator of a weapons platoon of the 289th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, in action on 25 December 1944 in Belgium. Although he had the opportunity to withdraw because of heavy enemy fire, Private First Class Atwood elected to remain by his radio to keep his company commander informed of the enemy situation, maintaining contact with his unit until he was killed. His action showed great devotion to duty and extreme bravery.