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 Leroy A. Krueger (ASN: 16124234), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 242d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division. On 9 January 1945, near Hatten, France, when the anti-tank squad to which he was attached as medical aid man came under severe enemy artillery, tank, and small arms fire which killed one man, wounded four, and forced the remainder of the squad to take cover, Private Krueger left his foxhole and, under heavy enemy fire, dragged one of the wounded men, who was lying in an exposed position, to safety. After administering first aid to the others, Private Krueger crawled and ran under intense enemy fire to a telephone to call for assistance. When help arrived, he returned to the wounded men and directed their evacuation. His prompt and courageous action was responsible for saving the lives of three men.