The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Arion Revis (ASN: 39324332), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 823d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 15 August 1944, in France. When an infantry battalion his unit was supporting was halted in its advance by small arms and direct artillery fire, Staff Sergeant Revis volunteered to reconnoiter ahead of the battalion to locate the enemy positions. Although he was continually under intense fire by the enemy, Staff Sergeant Revis dauntlessly advanced one hundred yards ahead of friendly lines and searched the vicinity until he discovered an enemy half track vehicle which was firing on his unit. After he had noted the location of the vehicle, Staff Sergeant Revis returned to his lines and his information enabled the artillery to destroy the position. Staff Sergeant Revis’ voluntary action, performed at the risk of his life, reflects the highest credit on himself and his unit and were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service.