The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Abraham Fitterman (ASN: 0-1318029), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. When an attacking rifle platoon encountered stiff resistance in Wolfmunster, Germany, on the morning of 5 April 1945, First Lieutenant Fitterman, then Executive Officer, now Commander, went to the aid of the officer-less platoon. After reorganizing the squads and building up their fire power he led them in systematic house-to-house mopping up. Using both a .45 pistol and carbine, First Lieutenant Fitterman killed two and wounded four Germans as he led his men through town. When resistance ended the platoon under First Lieutenant Fitterman had killed five, wounded 11, and captured 125. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.