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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Allan T. Reeves (ASN: 33733503), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 253d Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 16 April 1945, in the vicinity of Eschelbach, Germany. Private First Class Reeves was a member of a patrol sent out to discover the enemy strength and positions that were delaying an important carrying party. When the patrol was pinned down by heavy small arms fire, Private First Class Reeves voluntarily moved to the flank and drew fire upon himself so that his patrol could continue its mission. Such gallantry under fire reflects the highest credit on Private First Class Reeves and upon the Armed Forces of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    253d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 22, 1945
    Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 227 (June 12, 1945)

    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 Allan T. Reeves (ASN: 33733503), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 253d Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 22 February 1945, in the vicinity of Auersmacher, Germany. During an attack on a village Private First Class Reeves, on his own initiative, crawled across an open field two hundred yards wide in the face of heavy machine gun fire while the remainder of his squad outflanked the enemy position. His courageous action permitted the successful assault which captured the objective. The gallantry under fire of Private First Class Reeves is in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.