The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Pershing F. Dennis (ASN: 34999414), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 13 March 1945 in Germany. On that date, the platoon in which Sergeant Dennis served as a rifleman went to the support of troops assaulting Greimerath, Germany, but were delayed by intense concentrations of artillery, mortar, nebelwerfer, and small arms fire. Through this intense fire Private First Class Dennis and six comrades advanced over two hundred yards to reach and aid the advance elements in clearing and securing a foothold in the town. Lacking communication with higher headquarters, Private First Class Dennis voluntarily returned through the intense fire with a message after which he returned to report his mission completed. The capture of Greimerath destroyed the German army reserve line and opened a vital evacuation, supply, and communications center for our troops. Private First Class Dennis’ courage, initiative, and loyal devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.