The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant John L. Gray (ASN: 20456959), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 August 1944, in France. Technical Sergeant Gray was assigned to duty with an infantry assault group making an attack against enemy fortified positions. During the engagement, Technical Sergeant Gray was wounded. Undaunted and despite a veritable hail of enemy fire power, Technical Sergeant Gray remained on duty, giving valuable information to his commanding officer and personally leading his comrades in an attack. During the advance, Technical Sergeant Gray was again wounded, this time mortally, but is platoon, inspired by his leadership, went on to eliminate the opposition and capture their objective. The inspiring soldiership as well as the personal courage and determined devotion to duty exhibited by Technical Sergeant Gray reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.