Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 19 (January 31, 1945)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in Lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert M. Vollmar (ASN: 35282369), United States Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with a Field Artillery element of the 9th Infantry Division, on 22 December 1944, during operations in Germany. Sergeant Vollmar’s actions reflects highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.