The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) George Josephi Helms (ASN: 68th Field Artillery Battalion), United States Army, for gallantry in action while Commanding Battery C, 68th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Armored Division. Captain Helms observed a large number of friendly troops withdrawing. He investigated and was informed that one of the units had been attacked by tanks and was withdrawing to a new position. He was also told that there was nothing left to cover the front of his battalion. With this information he returned and radioed his Battalion Headquarters for permission to displace his battery in such a position as to cover the road against the approach of the tanks. This request granted, he moved his battery to positions that could effectively stop the attacking tanks. His battery had just reached its new positions when the enemy tanks attempted to break through. However, his guns laid on the tanks with such an intense concentration of direct artillery fire that they turned back. While the action was progressing, Captain Helms, with complete disregard for his own welfare, circulated among his men, helped dress the wounded, set up an aid station, fired two machine guns at the enemy vehicles, issued additional orders in a cool and collected manner, and by his daring and heroic actions set an example of courage and calmness for all his men. The initiative, leadership, heroism, and complete devotion to duty displayed by Captain Helms were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.