Olson Damon

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Olson Damon, Sergeant, Infantry Regiment, for gallantry in action on 15 August 1944 near St. Pierre, France. When an enemy strongpoint blocked the advance of his platoon, Sergeant Damon skillfully led his squad along a covered approach and prepared to assault the hostile position. After maneuvering his squad unseen to within fifty-yards of the enemy strongpoint, Sergeant Damon led his men in an aggressive assault and succeeded in silencing the machine gun, killing seven of the enemy and capturing three more. Sustaining no casualties in his reduction of the enemy strongpoint, Sergeant Damon returned vital information of other enemy installations. His gallant actions and exemplary leadership reflect much credit on himself and the Armed Forces.