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 Mervin L. Shifflett (ASN: 31273383), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Scout with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Wanderklingen, Germany, on 22 April 1945. Private First Class Shifflett advanced through a fierce enemy fusillade to evacuate several soldiers and, although wounded, refused treatment until he was assured that the other wounded were properly cared for. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.