The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Metro Sheptock (12003472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Belgium on 4 September 1944. Staff Sergeant Sheptock’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

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 [then Private] Metro Sheptock (12003472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. Because an attack by a superior enemy force necessitated an immediate withdrawal, Private Sheptock assisted his corporal in driving a vehicle through heavy enemy fire to evacuate the heavy weapons of his platoon and returned to assist in the evacuation of wounded solders. His efficiency and foresight in this action enabled his company to withdraw successfully without the loss of valuable equipment. Private Sheptock’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.