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 Fremont L. Anderson (ASN: 35615288), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving Headquarters Battery, 18th Field Observation Battalion, attached to the 1st Infantry Division, on *********. Private Anderson, while on reconnaissance for a ****** position in the vicinity of ******, came upon an enemy machine gun nest firing on our Infantry. With complete disregard of his personal safety and on his own initiative he attacked the position and killed the two-man gun crew. He then proceeded on his mission and captured eight (8) enemy soldiers including one German First Lieutenant. The courage and utter disregard for personal safety displayed by Private Anderson were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.