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 Orien A. Kastl (ASN: 37515326), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop A, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 1 March 1945. When two of his comrades were pinned down near a road block by intense automatic weapons, rifle and anti-tank fire, Sergeant Kastl voluntarily moved forward with a one-quarter ton vehicle. He fought his way to the side of his comrades and succeeded in bringing them to safety. The entire action was carried out against intense fire in the face of an advancing enemy. Sergeant Kastl’s actions reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.