George R. Ratliff

Pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, as amended, and Memorandum 34, Headquarters Ninth United States Army, 8 September 1944, as amended, a Silver Star is awarded, posthumously, to Private First Class George R Ratliff, 38731123, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action near * * * , Germany on 8 March 1945. When his unit was pinned down and encountered heavy opposition from the enemy during an attack, Private Ratliff voluntarily covered the reorganization of his squad from an exposed position. His gallant performance in this action enabled the squad to resume its advance, but as he moved to rejoin it, he was killed by an enemy-sniper. His intrepid daring and self-sacrifice reflect high credit upon his character as a soldier.  Entered military service from Arkansas.