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 Harry W. Dressler (ASN: 33253745), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Combat Engineer with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 7 February 1945 in Luxembourg. On that date, the combat engineer squad in which Technician Fifth Grade Dressler operated a mind detector was removing mines from the road near Bettel, Luxembourg. When the squad approached to lift the mines it was subjected to direct fire from forts in the Siegfried Line and was forced to take cover. Disregarding the danger and the warning of his squad leader, he continued on his mission and by his example encouraged the rest of the squad to resume operation. Even though a shell detonated a large collection of mines nearby he continued his work and led the squad forward to complete clearing the road to allow the infantry to pass. Technician Fifth Grade Dressler’s courage, leadership, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.