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 (Chaplain’s Corps) Lawrence Edgar Cousins (ASN: 0-492680), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 2d Battalion, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 July 1944 in France. When casualties were unusually heavy and the medical aid men were taxed severely, Chaplain Cousins voluntarily assisted in the evacuation of the wounded under heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire. He repeatedly carried capacity loads in his quarter-ton vehicle over a sunken road which was under intense enemy fire. During this period Chaplain Cousins was wounded in his right hand from a shell fragment. Despite his wound and the personal danger involved Chaplain Cousins continued at his self-appointed task until all the wounded were removed. For his dauntless courage and magnificent display of gallantry in action, he reflects highest credit both upon himself and the military forces of the United States.