The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Everett D. Crago (ASN: 35137059), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 9 June 1944, near ****, France. During an assault action of his company, Private First Class Crago observed the enemy displacing its machine guns to a flank while permitting his company to advance into their field of fire. Voluntarily and unhesitatingly, he quickly moved on the gun positions and attacked one machine gun with grenades, killing two and wounding three of the crew. He then attacked the other two machine guns with rifle fire, killing part of the crew and forcing the abandonment of both guns. Private First Class Crago’s courageous initiative permitted his unit to move forward on its mission with few casualties and was an inspiration to his comrades. His action exemplified the highest traditions of bravery of the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.