The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant John H. Lewis (ASN: 33337249), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, *** Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 July 1944, near ****, France. As it advanced upon its objective the company of which Technical Sergeant Lewis was a member became exposed to severe small arms and machine gun fire on its left flank. With cool and audacious determination, Technical Sergeant Lewis, with a radio on his back, crawled with his company commander to a point within 150 yards of the enemy stronghold and relayed fire orders to the supporting artillery with such skill and accuracy as to make possible the destruction of the machine gun nest and a large building housing enemy snipers. Technical Sergeant Lewis’ valiant determination and outstanding courage reflect great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.