The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Al Truscott (ASN: 0-0410570), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 222d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 6 January 1945, when he received a deep and painful shrapnel wound that penetrated to the bone of his shoulder. Although his platoons were attached to units of the 232nd Infantry Regiment and he had no command responsibility at the time, Captain Truscott refused to be evacuated and, after having his wound dressed at the Battalion Aid Station, insisted upon going to each platoon in order to assist and encourage his men who were experiencing their first contact with the enemy. In spite of the pain in his shoulder Captain Truscott spent six hours with his men before permitting himself to be evacuated and to have his wound properly treated. His unselfish devotion to duty was an inspiration to the men of his company.