The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Archie Paul (ASN: 39000340), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily during the period from March through August 1943. When it became necessary for his organization to withdraw from an untenable position, Private Paul voluntarily remained at his post under heavy artillery, mortar, and machine-gun fire and assisted in securing this position from enemy seizure. 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.