The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant George J. Quintasket (ASN: 39453515), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action on 14 July 1944 near ****, Normandy, France. Sergeant Quintasket crept forward against an enemy machine gun emplacement disregarding machine gun fire directed at him by two enemy emplacements and, with a hand grenade, killed or disabled the entire crew of one enemy machinegun which was holding up the advance of two platoons of Company A. This gallantry, skill, and disregard for his personal safety on the part of Sergeant Quintasket enabled his company to resume its advance and accomplish its mission, reflects great credit upon him, and is in accord with the highest traditions of military service.