The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), [then Staff Sergeant] Lambert V. Wieser (ASN: 0-887480), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 743d Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 21 August 1944, in France. Second Lieutenant Wieser was serving as a tank commander with a tank destroyer unit engaged in bitter fighting with enemy forces. During a critical moment in the fighting, an enemy gun scored a direct hit on a friendly tank. After putting the enemy gun out of action with a well-placed shot, Second Lieutenant Wieser fearlessly moved his tank to the crippled one, which was now aflame, and with complete disregard for his personal safety, mounted the blazing tank in order to rescue the occupants. Finding all had been evacuated with the exception of the gunner, who was already dead, Second Lieutenant Wieser then proceeded to extinguish the blaze with fire fighting apparatus at hand. The perseverance, personal bravery, and heroic devotion to duty displayed by Second Lieutenant Wieser were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Infantry)Batallion:
743d Tank Battalion (Separate)Division:
30th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
American Battle Monuments Commission(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Lambert V. Wieser (ASN: 0-887480), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 743d Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Action in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Wieser, 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Infantry)Batallion:
743d Tank Battalion (Separate)Division:
30th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 10, 1944
Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 128 (December 19, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Lambert V. Wieser (ASN: 0-887480), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 743d Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 October 1944, in Germany. Second Lieutenant Wieser distinguished himself while leading a column of tanks against an enemy-held town. While crossing an intersection, Second Lieutenant Wieser’s tank was fired on by an assault gun. Without hesitation, he turned his tank about and advanced on the gun until his tank was only fifty yards away and aflame. Successfully evacuating his crew and himself under fire, he took command of another tank and continued the battle. Second Lieutenant Wieser was mortally wounded in the ensuing engagement with the enemy, but his fine courage and indomitable fighting spirit will always be remembered by those who fought beside him. The bravery, aggressive determination, and exemplary leadership exhibited by Second Lieutenant Wieser reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.