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 (Field Artillery) Stanton M. Lammers (ASN: 0-1825478), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 692d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 9 April 1945 near Obbach, Germany. Lieutenant Lammers was leading his Tank Destroyer Platoon in support of an Infantry attack upon a small town near Obbach, Germany, on 9 April 1945, when several dug-in 88 mm guns were encountered, holding up the attack. As he moved his platoon up to take the guns under fire, the destroyer in which Lieutenant Lammers was riding was hit by enemy rockets, causing it to burn. Although wounded in the knee, Lieutenant Lammers crawled out of the burning destroyer and, entering the next vehicle, led the remainder of his Platoon against the 88 mm guns destroying them, and enabling our Infantry to attain their objective. Refusing to leave his Platoon, he continued to lead it until ordered to the hospital the following day. The courageous leadership and unfailing devotion to duty exhibited by Lieutenant Lammers reflect distinct credit upon himself and the armed services of the United States.