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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 Bert Davis (ASN: 15335822), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 26 December 1944, in ****, Belgium. When his platoon was fiercely attacked by approximately two companies of enemy infantry shortly before dusk, Private First Class Davis, acting mortar squad leader, instructed his men to leave, stayed at his position and continued to drop effective mortar fire into the ranks of the onrushing enemy. Despite heavy fire on his unprotected position, Private First Class Davis fought single-handedly until all his ammunition had been expended. The enemy rushed his position, but he stopped them with two hand grenades and got away in the resulting confusion. His heroic stand at his mortar contributed directly to the safe withdrawal of his comrades. 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.

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