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 Peter Blidy (ASN: 32842837), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Troop B, 3d Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), in action in France on 20 August 1944. Sergeant Blidy was in the lead vehicle of a reconnaissance patrol that was advancing toward Vitre-aux-Loges. As they neared the town, they encountered strong German 88-mm. and machine gun fire which hit Sergeant Blidy’s Jeep and wounded two of the occupants. Both men fell helpless from the vehicle. Sergeant Blidy leaped out and ran forward, covering his comrades by engaging the enemy with gunfire. When two other vehicles came up, he signaled them to open fire on the Germans while he withdrew to care for the wounded men. Lifting them to the Jeep, Sergeant Blidy drove them to a place of safety. His gallant concern for the welfare of his fellow soldiers, his courageous aggressiveness and utter disregard for his personal safety reflect credit upon himself and the Army of the United States.