The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Alva E. Logan (ASN: 0-1312574), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 23 December 1944, about two miles from Fraiture, Belgium. After three days of action holding the crossroads at Fraiture, First Lieutenant Logan’s platoon was ordered to displace along with other elements of the Battalion. During this move, the Battalion was hit by another enemy attack. First Lieutenant Logan had his platoon build up a fire line, and then ordered it to move out while he went forward to engage the enemy with a BAR. In spite of heavy fire concentrated on him, he held his position and laid fire on the enemy until the last elements of the Battalion and his platoon had disengaged. He, himself, then withdrew, yard by yard, holding the enemy and inflicting heavy casualties until his ammunition was exhausted. In spite of the resultant extreme fatigue from 72 hours of continuous close-hand enemy attacks, First Lieutenant Logan took the initiative and set an example of personal courage and gallantry that was an inspiration to his platoon and Battalion in the succeeding days of offensive operations against the enemy. His action was in keeping with the highest standards of the Airborne Forces.