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 Edward H. Maurer (ASN: 36221900), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 772d Tank Battalion, 103d Infantry Division. On 28 March 1945, near Lutzelsachen, Germany, when his tank was hit by enemy anti-tank fire and burst into flames, Sergeant Maurer removed his gunner to a place of safety. Re-entering the tank under continuous heavy enemy fire and disregarding the threat of exploding ammunition as well as his own burns, Sergeant Maurer succeeded in removing another injured comrade to safety. His actions which saved the lives of two men were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.