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 Captain (Infantry) John Edward Abbott, Jr. (ASN: 0-26234), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company K, 3d Battalion, 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near ****, Luxembourg, from 27 December 1944 to 5 January 1945. When his objective was high ground to his front, Captain Abbott was advancing with his company, but halted his men while he went forward, killed the enemy sentry and thus surprised enemy troops in their foxholes. Two days later, Captain Abbott, while leading his men, was wounded in the face by shrapnel, but refused evacuation until he had assured himself of the safety and welfare of his troops. On 5 January, during an attack, Captain Abbott exposed himself to intense enemy fire in order to move among his men, personally checking their ammunition and rations, in a zealous endeavor to promote their efficiency. While so engaged, he was killed by enemy fire. Captain Abbott’s leadership, consideration for his men, and constant zeal for the success of his unit, are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.