The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Paul Grear (ASN: 35163559), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 28 January 1945, near ****, Belgium. Technical Sergeant Grear was at the rear of his platoon during its attack on an enemy position on the outskirts of the town when they encountered intense enemy fire from a house on the flank. The platoon was pinned down and suffered several casualties. Quickly moving towards the enemy position, with a BAR taken from a wounded man, he opened fire on an enemy machine gun emplacement in front of the house, killing the three man crew. Picking up a bazooka, he moved to within fifty feet of the house, despite the intense small arms fire striking all about him. With three rounds he silenced the enemy guns. Then with the aid of another man he rushed the building, capturing five of its occupants and killing four who attempted to resist capture. The bravery of Technical Sergeant Grear reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces.