The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) George A. Amos (ASN: 0-1325850), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 24 December 1944, near ****, Belgium. While leading his platoon on a reconnaissance for a road block position, two enemy machine guns and several riflemen unexpectedly opened fire on the platoon. With utter disregard for his own safety, Second Lieutenant Amos, single-handedly, charged the nearest machine gun nest, killing the four occupants with his submachine gun. From this position he delivered a withering fire, knocking out the other machine gun and forcing the remaining enemy to withdraw from a vital spot, thus enabling the platoon to accomplish its mission. The brilliant courage and daring actions of Second Lieutenant Amos were an inspiration to all, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces.