The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Donald C. Roberts, United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with a military operation against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 386th Infantry Regiment, 97th Infantry Division. On 7 April 1945, near Hanschied, Germany, while attacking with his platoon, Private Roberts boldly advanced upon an enemy pillbox in the face of heavy automatic weapons fire and, firing his automatic rifle through the embrasure of the pillbox, killed five of the enemy, captured three and reduced the position. His gallantry on this occasion permitted the rapid accomplishment of his platoon’s mission and reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces.