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 George T. Solomon (ASN: 20269894), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 85th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 20 April 1945. When an infantry company advancing across an open field was fired on by snipers from a nearby building, Staff Sergeant Solomon, mess sergeant, volunteered to clear the building while the company continued their advance. Taking three of his cooks, he directed two of them to lay down a base of fire while he and another man ran through a hail of bullets to reach the building. Forcing the door, he fired into the room, killing one enemy. He then called on the other enemy to surrender and three gave themselves up. Leaving his prisoners with one of his comrades, he searched the rest of the building, capturing another prisoner. Then sending the prisoners back with one of his men, he and the others rejoined the company to carry on with the advance. By his gallant and daring deed, far beyond the call of his regular duties, Staff Sergeant Solomon eliminated a threat to the men of his company, and earned the commendation and praise of all who witnessed his heroic action. Such splendid courage and initiative are truly worthy of the finest traditions of the United States Army.