The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Herman U. Schrader (ASN: 0-416688), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 27th Infantry Division, in action at Saipan, Mariana Islands, on 7 July 1944. Lieutenant Schrader volunteered to take a truck through the enemy line to evacuate wounded from a battalion that had been cut off by the enemy. Although wounded in several places and facing grave danger he got the truck through and evacuated at least two loads of our wounded. His action under fire was an inspiration to all and a credit to the military service.