The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Vernon G. Carr (ASN: 37606792), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company D, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. During the advance of his company Sergeant Carr, a tank commander, sustained a head wound. He refused evacuation, insisting that other wounded members of his crew be removed first. Without regard for his own wound, or for heavy enemy fire, Sergeant Carr directed evacuation of other soldiers and personally rendered first aid to many of them. When this task was completed he ordered the remainder of the crew to continue forward with the attack. When the vehicle was disabled by a mine, he rendered first aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation. Sergeant Carr continued his actions until he lost consciousness as a result of his own injuries. His courage and devotion beyond the call of duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.