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 Private First Class Joseph O. V. Beaulieu (ASN: 11068323), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division on Hill Number 122 in the operation against *****, France, 15 July 1944. Private Beaulieu was, at the time, a member of a gun crew operating a light machine gun delivering fire in support of his company. Every member of the gun crew except himself was killed or wounded by enemy fire, but Private Beaulieu, undaunted by this fact, remained alone at his position, continuing effective fire upon the enemy from his weapon until he was killed by an enemy artillery shell. Private Beaulieu’s gallant resolve to continue in action even at the cost of his own life, his unselfish devotion to his duty and to his comrades, reflects credit upon the military service of the United States.