The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Harry W. Heiberger (ASN: 33273113), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 15 April 1945 in Germany. At Glauchau, Germany, when Private First Class Heiberger learned of an enemy soldier lying wounded in un-cleared territory, he immediately went to his aid. After braving enemy fire by relying on his red cross for protection, he was successfully evacuating the wounded man when a fanatical civilian scored a direct hit on his vehicle with a rocket launcher and mortally wounded him. His courage 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.