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 Emil Magolan (ASN: 33348728), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 16 March 1945 in Germany. During an attack on Wieskirchen, Germany, on 16 March 1945, medical evacuation had been impossible due to enemy direct fire and observation. Technician Fifth Grade Magolan, with utter disregard for his personal safety, voluntarily drove his ambulance into the town and under cover of infantry small arms fire successfully removed the more serious cases for evacuation to the rear. Technician Fifth Grade Magolan made several trips into the town under extremely dangerous conditions and many men owe their lives to his bravery. The courage, skill, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Technician Fifth Grade Magolan were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.