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 First Class Albert V. Perreault (ASN: 31303512), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 10 April 1945. When his company was faced by an enemy counterattack, Private Perrault moved out with his squad leader to contact the enemy. He assisted in killing or wounding twelve enemy soldiers which proved to be the bulk of the attacking force. The counterattack was thus repulsed without loss to our troops. His extreme bravery under fire reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.