The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Donald C. Dilts (ASN: 32750688), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 753d Tank Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 22 March 1945, in the vicinity of Dorrenbach, Germany. While attacking Siegfried Line fortifications, the friendly forces came under intense enemy fire. The friendly infantry, unable to advance, began to withdraw while tanks covered them by fire. Corporal Dilts’ tank was pulling back when he observed a wounded infantryman lying in the open, one hundred yards away, still fired upon by enemy snipers and with mortar fire falling dangerously close. Corporal Dilts, with a companion, immediately left the safety of his tank and, under heavy fire, carried the wounded soldier to the tank and evacuated him to an aid station. The magnificent courage and outstanding gallantry under fire of Corporal Dilts reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.