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 First Class John Anthony Zamberlin (ASN: 39210390), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 415th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 23 February 1945. Crossing a river with the leading assault troops, Private First Class Zamberlin voluntarily scouted the terrain ahead of his men for mines and for a favorable place to dig emplacements. Returning, he led the men forward, and at dawn he voluntarily dashed twenty yards across open terrain toward a house which was believed to be a machine gun nest. Forced to withdraw, he and a companion were wounded later in the day while attempting to contact friendly elements on the flank. Undaunted, he administered first aid to his companion before submitting to evacuation and medical treatment. The intrepidity, courage, and intense devotion to his comrades displayed by Private First Class Zamberlin are in keeping with the highest traditions of the American soldier.

(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): John A. Zamberlin, 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 104th Infantry Division during World War II.