The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade [then Private First Class] Douglas E. Crumley (ASN: 31328102), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. Corporal Crumley, serving as a messenger, drove his one-quarter ton vehicle across an open field under vicious enemy fire to aid a wounded companion. After administering aid he placed him on the hood of his vehicle and carried him to safety. This gallant act, beyond the call of duty, reflects great credit on Corporal Crumley and the Armed Forces of the United States.