The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Arthur J. Reid (ASN: 38661171), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 254th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 23 January 1945, in the vicinity of Mittelwihr, France. When the company was held up in the attack, Sergeant Reid, on his own initiative, took the lead and upon encountering an enemy mortar observer, succeeded in killing him. Continuing on alone, he killed two more of the mortar crew, then, by throwing grenades, he forced the remaining enemy in that position to surrender. With this force eliminated, he platoon was able to continue its advance. Sergeant Reid’s gallantry in action and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and upon the Armed Forces of the United States.