The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Arthur E. Campbell (ASN: 35360882), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 823d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during the period 6 August 1944 to 13 August 1944, in France. Staff Sergeant Campbell was serving as a Platoon Sergeant with a tank destroyer unit engaged in defending a road block against a sustained large-scale offensive. For seven days enemy pressure was intense and many assaults were made on the road position by tanks, infantry troops, and other enemy groups. During the nights enemy patrols made repeated attempts to penetrate the positions. Throughout the period, Staff Sergeant Campbell was conspicuous by his gallantry. He continually subjected himself to all types of enemy fire, visiting gun positions, rendering invaluable assistance in the direction of fire against the enemy, and assisting in every way possible to give first aid to the wounded and get them evacuated as quickly as possible. The outstanding bravery, and unselfish devotion to duty exhibited in these actions by Staff Sergeant Campbell materially contributed to the success of an important military operation. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Campbell, 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.