The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Armand R. Levasseur (ASN: 0-1286148), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. Forced to withdraw before the attack of a considerably stronger enemy force, Lieutenant Levasseur, realizing the danger of daylight withdrawal, ordered his men to disperse and dig in. Later, under cover of darkness, he reorganized and led his men through enemy lines to safety. His bravery And quick thinking under heavy enemy fire saved his men from almost certain capture. His 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.