The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) George D. Zurman (ASN: 0-1011273), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in ****, France, from 8 to 15 November 1944. Captain Zurman, Commanding Officer of Company C, *** Tank Battalion, led his company in a coordinated tank-infantry advance commencing at the Forest of **** and reaching its objective with the capture of the town of ****. Directing leading elements from a tank and later from a one-quarter ton truck, he was at the head of his troops as they made their way against stubbornly-defended, long-prepared enemy positions in the face of severe enemy artillery, mortar and anti-tank fire, traversing extensive mine fields, open ground exposed to full enemy observation and withering cross fire, forging ahead despite rain, sleet and mud. Although far from his battalion headquarters, Captain Zurman planned, coordinated and personally supervised all tank action and directed the retrieving and repair of disabled vehicles so that a maximum number of tanks could be utilized for battle. Throughout the engagement, Captain Zurman moved freely among his troops, with utter disregard for his personal safety, braving intense machine gun fire, prolonged artillery barrages and direct anti-tank fire. His gallant example of dynamic leadership inspired the men under his command to press relentlessly toward their objective and is in accord with the best traditions of the Army.