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 Fifth Grade Peter C. Seiwert (ASN: 20726763), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 35th Infantry Division, in the *** sector, Normandy, France, 15 July 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Seiwert went to the aid of two wounded officers lying in the midst of an enemy artillery barrage. Disregarding his personal safety, and after himself being wounded by shell fragments, he continued to treat and attend the wounded until they were finally evacuated from the area. The tenacity of purpose, high courage and gallantry of Technician Fifth Grade Seiwert in treating and attending the wounded under fire, resulted in the saving of their lives, and is consistent with the high traditions of the military service.