The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Machinist Karl Schramm, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving aboard a United States Submarine during a war patrol in enemy-controlled waters in World War II. While in charge of the main power plant aboard a submarine under attack, Machinist Schramm maintained the engineering equipment in perfect readiness, and, by his courage and calm leadership, contributed to the destruction of enemy shipping. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.