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 Fourth Grade Israel I. Rimer (ASN: 16015661), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 253d Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 February 1945, in the vicinity of Ruermacher, Germany. When he learned that a seriously wounded man was under machine gun fire atop a hill on the far side of the river, Technician Fourth Grade Rimer unhesitatingly went to treat him. In the face of intense automatic and sniper fire, he stood and walked to the wounded man, gave first aid, which was directly responsible for saving his life, and evacuated him to the river. Technician Fourth Grade Rimer’s outstanding gallantry and perseverance reflect great credit upon himself and the Medical Corps of the Armed Forces of the United States.