(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) Arlin Meyer Halvorsen (ASN: 0-531524), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a chaplain with the 329th Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action during the German counteroffensive in Belgium, in December 1944. Chaplain Halvorsen evacuated three seriously wounded men of Company A, 329th Infantry Regiment, under fire, within fifty yards of a German Tiger Tank. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Halvorsen, 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.

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 (Chaplain’s Corps) Arlin Meyer Halvorsen (ASN: 0-531524), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Chaplain with the 329 Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 12 July 1944, near ****. France. With utter disregard for his own safety, Chaplain Halvorsen went between the enemy lines and evacuated a wounded man, although the area was under intense artillery, machine gun and mortar fire. His demonstration of conspicuous bravery and resolute determination was a splendid example to the men of the battalion. Chaplain Halvorsen has constantly remained at the front lines assisting in the evacuation of the wounded and, by his coolness and courage, maintaining a high morale in the unit. His profound humanity and outstanding bravery reflect the highest credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.