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 Harold A. Harmon (ASN: 36831106), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters Battery, *861st Field Artillery Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 February 1945, in the vicinity of Sarreguemines, France. Sergeant Harmon was given the mission of laying wire to a forward observation post during an attack by our Infantry. He placed himself in front of his men to protect them from possible ambush. When this occurred, he was wounded in three places but continued to return the fire and skillfully directed his men in such a manner that they were out of the line of fire from the enemy machine gun. Sergeant Harmon’s outstanding courage and leadership resulted in protecting his crew. His gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 65th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.