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 Richard W. Nelson (ASN: 20607280), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 1st Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 10 and 11 November 1944. On the night of 10 and 11 November, attacking enemy elements overran the command post of the 1st Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, and in the ensuing fire fight, Private Nelson, a Radio Operator for the Battalion Commander, was wounded in the throat by hand grenade fragments. Disregarding his loss of blood and the heavy fire from enemy machine guns, small arms and grenades, he remained at his radio, continuing communications until the enemy had been routed, when he was ordered to lie down and await medical aid. Private Nelson’s unselfish devotion to duty and cool courage under fire were of invaluable assistance to the success of his battalion and are in keeping with the best traditions of the Army.