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 Lynn Galey (ASN: 36411893), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On 12 August 1943, in the vicinity of Randazzo, Sicily, when Company L became pinned down by heavy enemy artillery fire while attacking its objective, it was imperative that such information be sent to the Battalion Command Post. All means of communication were out but foot messenger and Private Galey volunteered to deliver the message to the Battalion Command Post. Setting forth under hostile artillery fire and with complete disregard for his personal safety, he was wounded by this shellfire but continued on until he delivered the information to the designated officer. Private Galey’s determination and personal bravery and courage were highly commendable and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service.