The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Vivian G. Palmore (ASN: 33544089), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Belgium, on 9 January 1945. As Company F, *** Infantry Regiment, was reorganizing and preparing defenses in terrain which it had just wrested from the enemy, a German counterattack in force threatened the left flank of the 2d Battalion position. Sergeant Palmore, who had been acting as platoon leader for three platoons of Company F for about three weeks, was the only noncommissioned officer on the line. He exposed himself to enemy fire of all types as he moved among the battle-weary troops, instilling in them the confidence he felt in the ultimate success of the operation. Inspired by the intrepidity of their leader, the troops rallied and held firm, went on to regain ground lost during the initial stages of the counterattack, and to rescue five soldiers who were captured early in the action. On the following day, Sergeant Palmore led an attack which succeeded in attaining the company objective. His outstanding leadership, tactical knowledge and tenacity of purpose reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Palmore and the military service.