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 LeRoy B. Leisey (ASN: 7892920), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 8th Armored Division in Germany on 25 January 1945. After losing contact with his platoon leader, Sergeant Leisey engaged and knocked out an enemy tank and neutralized an enemy strong point that was pinning down infantry elements. Twice during the action he went to the rear for more ammunition, returning to continue the action. When the vehicle stalled he manned a machine gun on the rear deck of the tank while repairs were made. Later when the tank was hit be rocket fire, he disregarded his own serious injuries to report conditions to the relieving platoon leader, giving location of snipers, enemy strong points, and other information. His outstanding initiative and courage, and complete devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.