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 Lawrence F. Rothman (ASN: 15307053), 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. While serving as an Aid Man, with a rifle company which was clearing Wieskirchen, Germany, on 16 March 1945, Private Rothman observed a wounded soldier who had fallen in the street. Disregarding the fierce house to house fighting and his own personal safety, he ran to the aid of the injured man and, after removing him to safety, administered medical assistance. Later while going to the aid of two other wounded men he was painfully wounded on the chin, but refusing all aid, continued to administer first aid to all the other injured before dressing his own wounds. The courage, and untiring devotion to duty displayed by Private Rothman were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.