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 Technical Sergeant Godfrey N. Halverson (ASN: 37172051), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in France, on 25 July 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technical Sergeant Halverson, 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.