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 (Infantry) Glenn A. Peterson (ASN: 0-4066958), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 28th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy from 17 to 23 December 1944 in Luxembourg and Belgium. On 17 December 1944, when the 28th Division Command Post was in danger of being overrun during the large German offensive, the members of the Ban, and clerks from Division Headquarters and unit personnel sections, were called out and occupied defensive positions around the Command Post. Although Lieutenant Peterson had escaped as a captive of the enemy a short time before and might have suffered possible reprisals should he have fallen into their hands again, he voluntarily accompanied these troops to their positions, helped organize their defense, and remained with them until ordered to withdraw. On 20 December 1944, Lieutenant Peterson was sent out to evacuate the platoon and upon his return to the Command Post he found that all transportation had left the area, and the enemy was in the town that had housed the Command Post. Lieutenant Peterson organized his group and proceeded on foot toward friendly lines. As they proceeded cross-country with the use of a “toy” compass his group of thirty-seven grew to fifty men, as stragglers were picked up along the way. During this trip, Lieutenant Peterson made all necessary reconnaissances, refusing to expose inexperienced men to danger. While crossing one road, a German patrol in an American jeep approached the party. The jeep was fired upon, upsetting it and probably killing one German and dispersing the other occupants. Upon reaching a dangerously flooded river, Lieutenant Peterson risked his life by swimming across to secure a life-line to provide a safe crossing for the other members of his group. Upon his return, the information Lieutenant Peterson was able to provide regarding enemy positions and movements, contributed to the destruction of one hundred enemy vehicles by friendly air forces. After traveling four nights and three days he returned with his group, many of whom were suffering from fatigue and exposure, to friendly lines near Arlon, Belgium, on 23 December 1944. By his gallant action, initiative and superior leadership, Lieutenant Peterson reflected great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.