The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John R. Kershner (ASN: 33906913), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 4 March 1945 in the vicinity of Frechen, Germany. When a platoon was without communication and surrounded by the enemy, Private Kershner twice voluntarily braved enemy machine gun and direct fire from self-propelled guns to reach the company command post. Then, returning over the perilous route, he delivered valuable information which contributed largely to the successful repulsion of the enemy. Private Kershner’s great courage and unwavering devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.