The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private George R. Holliday, Jr. (ASN: 37132305), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 823d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 8 July 1944, in France. Private Holliday was assigned to duty with a tank destroyer organization engaged in action supporting an infantry unit. During a fierce engagement with the enemy, Private Holliday and a companion witnessed an infantryman wounded by enemy fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, he left the safety of his covered shelter and advanced over terrain covered by enemy fire in order to administer first aid to his comrade. Finding him seriously wounded and in need of immediate evacuation, he returned to his original position, secured a vehicle, and completely disregarding the dangers of the undertaking, evacuated the wounded man to safety. By this heroic deed, Private Holliday undoubtedly saved the life of a wounded comrade. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Holliday, 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.