The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Robert C. Krohmer (ASN: 02047395), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Officer with the 43d Infantry Division on 13 January 1945, during an assault on Hill 580, Luzon, Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Krohmer, together with the litter squad leader and litter bearers, in utter disregard for his own safety, advanced to render medical aid and evacuate the wounded from the front lines, under heavy enemy mortar, artillery, and small arms fire. In so doing, Lieutenant Krohmer sacrificed his life.