The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Cavalry) George A. Campbell (ASN: 0-544230), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 29 March 1945. Lieutenant Campbell, despite losses in his platoon, continued to move forward against the enemy in the face of heavy artillery, small arms and mortar fire. With only five infantrymen to support his tank section, he moved into the town. Ordered to withdraw, he attempted to remove disabled vehicles. Unsuccessful, he continued to the rear on foot, carrying the wounded. While so doing, he was wounded and evacuated. His devotion to duty without regard for personal safety reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.