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 Zane L. Turner (ASN: 33213166), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 28 March 1945 in Germany. Although wounded while crossing the Rhine River near Mainz, Germany, Staff Sergeant Turner reached the east bank, reorganized his section, and with disregard for his wounds, made a reconnaissance to determine positions for his weapons, before submitting to aid and evacuation. The perseverance and devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Turner were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.