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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Warren Frederick Prescott (ASN: 0-1359750), United States Army, for gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Mortain, France, on 12 August 1944. Lieutenant Prescott, a platoon leader, Anti-Tank Company, 320th Infantry Regiment, received orders to move his platoon a distance of about 400 yards to the front, on a line with rifle units. He made a personal reconnaissance, then led his platoon forward. After moving about 200 yards to the front, the column was ambushed. With no hope of survival, Lieutenant Prescott stood fast, firing his carbine at the enemy, drawing fire upon himself and enabling his platoon to take cover, reorganize, and finally drive the enemy from the area. Lieutenant Prescott was found fatally wounded after this engagement, his ammunition exhausted. His intrepid courage and self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon his character as an office and are in accord with the traditions of the Army.