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 Staff Sergeant Argus J. Julian (ASN: 37070300), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of La Creteric, Normandy, France, 14 July 1944. When his platoon was pinned down by enemy machine gun cross-fire, Sergeant Julian, platoon guide, voluntarily moved to a position to his left front where he commenced firing against the enemy in order to induce the belief by the enemy that reinforcements has arrived to assist his platoon. The enemy switched fire to his sector and the platoon was enabled to withdraw from its precarious position. Sergeant Julian was killed during the ruse. The gallantry in action, unselfish loyalty to his organization in placing its safety and welfare above his own life, reflects the highest credit on the character of Sergeant Julian as a member of the armed forces, and is in accord with the highest traditions of the service.