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 Wilbur G. Curry (ASN: 36026023), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 8 December 1944. Sergeant Curry, an acting platoon leader, led an assault platoon across the **** River on an improvised footbridge and up the steep slopes on the hostile shore in the face of intense concentrations of enemy fire of all types, emanating from positions on high ground overlooking the river. He skillfully directed the fire and movement of his troops and, upon reaching the enemy trench system, led his men in a systematic mopping up of enemy positions, and personally assaulted three enemy machine gun positions, killing all members of the crews. Sergeant Curry’s aggressive leadership and constant presence at the head of his troops made him the principal target, and he was mortally wounded during this engagement. By his heroic self-sacrifice, he enabled supporting units to cross the river and reach the battalion objective. Sergeant Curry’s intrepidity, superb leadership and tenacity of purpose contributed immeasurably to the successful establishment of a bridgehead over the **** River and are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.