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 Craig A. Rolen (ASN: 36775897), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company I, 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. Under fire from enemy machine guns 300 yards away, Private First Class Rolen went to the aid of a wounded comrade during fighting near Lampertheim, Germany, on the morning of 26 March 1945. Firing his rifle as he crawled he fought his way 75 yards to the casualty after wounding an enemy sniper en route. Then, while assisting the casualty to cover, he stood erect to duel with a second enemy rifleman 300 yards away and wounded or killed him. His 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 and the United States Army.