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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 Arthur M. Nivison (ASN: 36874249), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in vicinity of ****, France, 2 August 1944. Private Nivison, a Radio Operator, was slightly injured when an enemy artillery shell struck within ten feet of his battalion observation post. Despite his injury, he moved his radio to a new position under enemy mortar fire, returned to assist in evacuating the wounded, after which he maintained continuous operation of his radio for seven hours until ordered to the battalion aid station. The gallantry in action, devotion to duty, and efficiency of Private First Class Nivison contributed greatly to the successful accomplishment of his battalion’s mission. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

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