The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Grant E. Beitler (ASN: 33235320), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 7 February 1945 in Luxembourg. On that date, during a river crossing in Luxembourg, the only available evacuation route for casualties was under enemy observation and direct artillery fire which prevented ambulances from reaching the aid station. Staff Sergeant Beitler, with a litter equipped quarter ton truck, voluntarily evacuated fifty-two seriously wounded men, making twenty trips in all under continual enemy fire. He skillfully drove his vehicle to cover between falling rounds of artillery and mortar fire, saving the wounded from further injury. Staff Sergeant Beitler’s courage, perseverance, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.