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 (Medical Administrative Corps) Donald F. Kramer (ASN: 0-2047030), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 253d Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 4 April 1945, in the vicinity of Offenau, Germany. When a platoon of engineers had been ambushed by a German outpost, Lieutenant Kramer and two other men were called to the scene. Only a few yards from the actual fighting and under fire, Lieutenant Kramer went forward and proceeded with the evacuation of the seriously wounded men and returned to complete the removal of those less seriously injured. The courage and outstanding gallantry under fire of Lieutenant Kramer reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.