The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Nicholas G. Psaki (ASN: 0-62121/0-1320775), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 20 September 1944, at ****, Holland. First Lieutenant Psaki, Platoon Leader, Company E, 2d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, led his platoon in the assault on the approaches to the **** Bridge. Approximately one platoon of German SS Troops were entrenched on the objective. With two British tanks as support, First Lieutenant Psaki led the attack himself, demonstrating high personal courage. The approaches to the position were screened by barbed wire. Gammon grenades were used to blast gaps through which the platoon passed. First Lieutenant Psaki accounted for two Germans himself with hand grenades during the fierce hand-to-hand fighting. Upon taking and consolidating the position the platoon was subjected to intense heavy artillery concentrations all night, but First Lieutenant Psaki proved an inspiration to his men and they held fast. His actions contributed to the outstanding success of the attack and capture of the **** Bridge. His 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.