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 (Infantry) Nathan Schankman (ASN: 0-1289818), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 4 March 1945, in the vicinity of Gudingen, Germany. When his company was pinned down by murderous enemy fire from many directions, Lieutenant Schankman successfully withdrew his troops. On the following day his unit attacked again and although wounded in the eye, Lieutenant Schankman stayed with his company until such time as the next senior officer was able to take command. Refusing to be evacuated to the rear after treatment, he returned and led the troops in the attack, securing the extreme left flank of the battalion objective. Lieutenant Schankman’s outstanding leadership and devotion to duty is commensurate with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.