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 First Class Woodrow W. Lorton (ASN: 39469873), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 November 1944, in the vicinity of *******. When the company was pinned down by murderous fire from three enemy machine guns, Private First Class Lorton volunteered with two others to attempt to flank the enemy positions. Moving forward under enemy artillery fire and in the face of the fire from the three enemy machine guns, they successfully accomplished their mission. Maintaining continuous fire with their automatic rifle and throwing grenades, they destroyed the three enemy guns and enabled the company to resume its advance. Private First Class Lorton’s actions reflect great credit on himself, his organization and the military service.