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 Henry T. Finseth (ASN: 36778275), 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 11, 12 and 13 February 1945 in Luxembourg. During the crossing of the Our River near Hoesdorf, Luxembourg, on 11, 12 and 13 February 1945, numerous casualties were suffered by the assault troops from the intense artillery fire falling in the area. Leading a litter squad, Technician Fifth Grade Finseth, with complete disregard for his own life, directed and assisted in the removal of a large number of wounded men from the exposed banks of the river, working for nearly sixty hours at his voluntary mission. The personal bravery, perseverance, and sincere devotion to duty displayed by Technician Fifth Grade Finseth are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.