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 Franklin H. Seeberger (ASN: 32574977), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 230th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 15 April 1945, in Germany. When two ammunition trucks loaded with four hundred rounds of high explosive, which were parked with other vehicles, were ignited by enemy artillery fire and the entire area was covered with flying shell fragments and burning wood and tires from the exploding vehicles, volunteers were called for to remove other vehicles from the area to save them from destruction. Private First Class Seeberger, in the face of the enemy artillery fire and hazards of the exploding ammunition, ran to a truck and drove the vehicle to a safe position. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Seeberger, 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.