Stanley D. Covell

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Stanley D. Covell (ASN: 12079104), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Combat Engineer with the 1st Infantry Division during World War II. Private Covell voluntarily led artillery observers across mountainous terrain constantly exposed to heavy enemy fire, to a vantage point commanding an excellent view of enemy movements and dispositions. His successful accomplishment of this mission despite extreme danger resulted in the establishment of a valuable observation post.