The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant) Harry C. Simpson (ASN: 0-1302536), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 12 August 1944. As Company Commander of Company C, *** Infantry Regiment, he personally led his company in a successful attack against strongly defended enemy positions on Hill Number 310. He organized the defense of the hill, then called for and directed artillery fire on the retreating Germans. The enemy launched a heavy counterattack, and Captain Simpson skillfully led his company in a limited withdrawal, maintaining complete control of the situation at all times. When his battalion was relieved and directed to proceed to an assembly area, he led his company and a detachment from another company through more than a mile of enemy territory without casualties. The dynamic and inspiring leadership of Captain Simpson, his devotion to duty, resourcefulness and initiative, were responsible for inflicting many casualties upon the enemy while holding losses among his troops to a minimum. 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.