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 George A. Meyers (ASN: 38084026), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 16 – 17 July 1944, near *** Normandy, France. Private First Class Meyers, a company runner, volunteered to repair battalion communication wire. His organization was being subjected to heavy enemy small arms, mortar and artillery fire, and the damaged wire was placed in open fields with little protection from enemy fire. Without regard for his personal safety, Private First Class Meyers, throughout the period, did maintain wire repair in his unit. The tenacity of purpose and courageous actions of Private First Class Meyers in the performance of duties above those required of him, facilitated coordination between his company and other units, resulting in the eventual success of his battalion in this engagement. 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.