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 Harold W. Lintemoot, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on 12 March 1944. Sergeant Lintemoot volunteered to destroy two Japanese pillboxes, fire from which was causing casualties among our troops. Although realizing the extreme danger involved, he placed demolition charges atop the strongpoints, blowing them up and killing their occupants. His heroic action permitted our troops freedom of unhampered movement in the sector. Sergeant Lintemoot’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.