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 George S. Acheson (ASN: 37154163), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 101st Airborne Division. On 3 January 1945 in the vicinity of Bizory, Belgium, his unit was attacking strongly resisting enemy forces firmly entrenched in fortified positions. Since all roads were covered by intense enemy fire, evacuation of the wounded was extremely hazardous. Learning of several wounded men in a forward location, Private Acheson volunteered to go forward and treat the casualties. Driving his vehicle through intense enemy fire past burning ammunition and over a bridge covered by direct enemy tank fire, he reached his destination and treated the wounded men. Returning over the same hazardous route, he evacuated the casualties. His courage and aggressiveness saved the lives of his wounded comrades. His actions were in accordance with the military traditions of the United States.