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) Mack Gieger (ASN: 0-1012677), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in the vicinity of Rezonville, France, on 7 September 1944. The Company under Lieutenant Gieger’s command was ordered to take an objective which could be reached only by moving over a hill devoid of all cover. Upon reaching the crest of the hill, the lead element came under heavy enemy fire. Lack of cover and continuous hostile fire made all movement difficult and dangerous. Lieutenant Gieger moved among his platoon with no regard for his own safety, and kept constant liaison with his superior officers facilitating direction of operation and making possible the successful completion of his mission. First Lieutenant Gieger’s 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, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.