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 Allen A. Baldwin (ASN: 37692822), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 254th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 29 January 1945, in the vicinity of Jebsheim, France. Volunteering to participate in an assault on an enemy strong point, Private First Class Baldwin, together with two men, moved across open terrain under intense machine gun and machine pistol fire to disable an enemy pillbox. The final assault resulted in the death of four enemy and the capture of seventeen others. His determination and outstanding gallantry in this action are commensurate with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.