The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Private First Class] Homer Snavely (ASN: 35226658), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 10 August 1944. Sergeant Snavely, a machine gunner, left the comparative safety of a road-side ditch during an intense enemy mortar barrage and went to the aid of two wounded men who were lying in an exposed position on a road. Acting with complete disregard for personal safety, he carried first one and then the other to safety. The gallant actions of Sergeant Snavely in placing the welfare of his wounded comrades-in-arms above his personal safety, resulted in saving them from further wounds and probable death, and reflect the highest credit upon his character as a solder. 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.