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 Anthony G. Lasley (ASN: 35044168), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 23 December 1944, near ****, Belgium. Sergeant Lasley, Squad Leader, Company A, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, was second in command of a group that demolished a trestle bridge two and one-half miles within enemy territory. Sergeant Lasley made the initial reconnaissance to the bridge alone before bringing up the other members of the group to destroy it. The charges were placed under the bridge while enemy sentinels and motor traffic were passing over the bridge. He conducted himself outstandingly in the execution of a mission involving movement of the patrol, placing of charges, provision of security for the party, and successful withdrawal. Sergeant Lasley’s skill, courage and leadership contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of a mission that retarded the enemy’s advance during a critical operation. 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.