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 George R. Lecklider (ASN: 39464080), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action on 23 – 24 December 1944, in ****, Belgium. When an enemy tank scored two direct hits on a building occupied by friendly forces, Corporal Lecklider, Aid Man, disregarded the intense enemy artillery, tank and small arms fire, moved from a covered position and advanced by crawling and running to their position. After administering hasty first-aid, he carried one of the more seriously wounded to safety and returned to help evacuate the remainder. Again on 3 January 1945, Corporal Lecklider with complete disregard for his own personal safety, advanced to front line position to administer first aid and evacuate the seriously wounded. His courage and cool indifference to all types of enemy fire reflects the highest credit upon himself and upon the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.