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 First Class Thomas G. Holt (ASN: 34349048), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, 20 September 1944. On 20 September, Company G, as part of the 2d Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, was engaged in an attack against enemy positions on the high ground northwest of ****, France. Tank destroyers had been attached for purposes of the attack. Due to the shortage of personnel, Private Holt, a Browning Automatic Rifleman of Company G, voluntarily manned the machine gun on a tank destroyer in order to cover the advance of his platoon. While so engaged, he was blown from the vehicle, but disregarding his injuries and shock, he returned to his position and continued to man the weapon. Private Holt’s determination to accomplish his mission, his disregard for personal safety and zealous devotion to duty constitute such gallantry in action as to be in accord with the highest military traditions of the Army.