(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Paul Chmar, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company E, 2d Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 14 March 1945. Acting as Battalion Commander during an advance on the town of Weiskirchen, Germany, Captain Chmar turned a German attack into an American ambush and single-handedly attacked a machine gun that opened fire on his men. Despite a bullet through his lung, he continued to lead the advance on the town and was wounded again in the knee. During two days he ignored his wounds and continued to command his battalion until reinforcements arrived and he was able to be evacuated. Captain Chmar’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 80th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.