(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Roland Leonard Mniece, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 3d Armored Division, in action against the enemy near Ettlyn, Germany, on the afternoon of 30 March 1945, when strong dug in infantry positions were encountered. This opposition consisted of infantry and bazooka teams and tanks were also encountered. At about 1900 hours Task Force Welborn column was attacked by several Mark V tanks. Nine medium tanks and 21 half-tracks were knocked out. Two jeeps from this battalion were shot up and completely destroyed. The jeep in which Lieutenant Colonel Garton was riding was shot up but the driver and Colonel Garton managed to escape and got to safety to the 54th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. First Lieutenant Plummer was wounded in this attack. Corporal Roland L. Mniece and Technician Fifth Grade Hubert E. Horton stayed with him and carried him back through three miles of enemy territory to safety where he was evacuated to the hospital. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal Mniece, 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.