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 [then Private] Orion M. Lawrence (ASN: 35732738), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry Division on 30 January 1945, during operations in Germany. His gallantry and disregard for personal safety reflects highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.