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 Wallace S. Archer (ASN: 12018225), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during World War II. When his company’s position was harassed by several enemy machine gun nests, Private Archer, although exposed to direct enemy fire, crawled forward and destroyed two of these emplacements. While moving toward a third nest, Private Archer was mortally wounded by an exploding shell. 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.