The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Sergeant [then Technical Sergeant] George DeLost, Jr. (ASN: 35393575), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the ****, France, on 8 November 1944. Sergeant De Lost, a platoon sergeant, courageously led the weapons platoon of his unit forward until the attack was halted by heavy enemy machine gun and artillery fire. He then moved forward alone, across open terrain and beyond a ridge in an attempt to locate enemy guns which were causing casualties among his troops. After accomplishing his mission, he promptly reported the location of enemy guns to a forward artillery observer, enabling accurate artillery fire to be directed against the enemy guns, and permitting his unit to resume its advance. Sergeant DeLost’s gallant actions reflect credit upon his character as a soldier, his unit and the military service.