The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Sergeant] George W. Reedy (ASN: 13023740), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in the vicinity of Niscomi, Sicily, on 29 July 1943. When hostile forces impeded his company’s advance, Staff Sergeant Reedy fearlessly proceeded across fire-swept terrain and utilized hand grenades to destroy enemy machine-gun emplacements located in rocky cliffs. His indomitable courage and aggressiveness enabled his unit to accomplish its mission with minimum losses. Staff Sergeant Reedy’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.