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 George H. Caspers (ASN: 37665007), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy in Holland on 26 February 1945. Private Caspers’ platoon was pinned down by cross-fire. He obtained a bazooka and crawled seventy-five yards forward to a point where he could observe the enemy positions. His first round knocked out one machine gun. His weapon damaged by enemy fire, he returned for another. Crawling back to his original post, he succeeded in eliminating the other gun. Private Caspers’ mission was carried out despite heavy machine gun and mortar fire which caused numerous casualties in the area. His actions were an inspiration to all and reflect credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.