The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fourth Grade Frederick P. Hahn (ASN: 37419190), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 823d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 18 April 1945, in Germany. Technician Fourth Grade Hahn and his comrades, noticing a knocked out destroyer blazing, savagely fought off enemy attacks and in order to remove these crewmembers and bring them to safety. While doing so, they also knocked out several enemy positions and a machine gun next. Technician Fourth Grade Hahn’s gallant actions in aiding his comrades helped save their lives and was a source of inspiration to all who observed him. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technician Fourth Grade Hahn, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.