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 William Gronlund (ASN: 37576904), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 9 February 1945. During the attack on the heavily fortified Paco Railroad Station, Private First Class Gronlund voluntarily went forward under intense enemy fire in an attempt to neutralize enemy positions in order to permit the evacuation of several of his comrades. Repeatedly exposing himself to the enemy, he maintained accurate and devastating grenade fire protecting the wounded men until he himself was mortally wounded. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Gronlund, 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.