The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fourth Grade Donald L. Karch (ASN: 35470168), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving at a Medical Aidman attached to Company F, 2d Battalion, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 13 March 1945 in the vicinity of * * *, Germany. Technical Sergeant Karch was acting platoon leader of the leading platoon as Company F, advanced up a steep hill toward its objective. Sudden direct fire from a concealed enemy Tiger tank halted the advance and cut the lead platoon off from the rest of the company. Technical Sergeant Karch, along with seven men from his platoon, advanced on the tank. He then left six men to cover the further advance while he and one other crawled to the crest of the hill. The tank crew then directed their fire on the two men. Despite the fire directed at them Technical Sergeant Kerch and his companion remained exposed to fire two bazooka rounds into the enemy tank and silenced its guns. The aggressive leadership and initiative displayed by Technical Sergeant Karch are in accordance with the highest military traditions.

(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Donald L. Karch, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 78th Infantry Division during World War II.