The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Glen A. Turner, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 34th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy on 17 July 1944. When several members of his platoon were trapped in a building by a platoon of the enemy using four machine guns, Sergeant Turner took up a position and with his M-1 rifle kept constant fire on the enemy which was only 30 yards away, wounding several who attempted to rush the house. Despite his fire the enemy succeeded in tossing several hand grenades into the building. When one of the grenades fell at the feet of a fellow soldiers, Sergeant Turner suffered several shrapnel wounds in the legs and had to be evacuated. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.