The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Cecil D. Frost (ASN: 20725157), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 16 July 1944. Sergeant Frost led his squad as a reconnaissance patrol into the town of **** on a reconnaissance mission when the unit was caught in a heavy enemy artillery barrage. He immediately effected withdrawal of his squad from its perilous position but found that two members were missing after they had evacuated the town. He returned through the enemy fire to search for the two soldiers and found them both wounded. Without regard for his personal safety, in the artillery barrage which was increasing in intensity all the while, Sergeant Frost administered first aid to the wounded and made two trips to remove them to a position of safety. His gallantry in action and unselfish loyalty for the members of his squad, directly resulting in saving the lives of two of his men, constitutes a fine tribute to the leadership of Sergeant Frost and reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.