The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Robert A. Shapiro (ASN: 35541894), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany during the period 25 January to 27 January 1945. Corporal Shapiro volunteered to employ his half-track for the evacuation of wounded. From 25 January to 27 January Technician Fifth Grade Shapiro evacuated wounded from the front lines in the vicinity of Schloss Berg, Germany. On 27 January Technician Fifth Grade Shapiro was blown from his half-track by the concussion of a shell. Although dazed he continued to perform evacuation of the wounded in an exemplary manner. Corporal Shapiro’s actions and personal bravery reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.