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 Paul Cizmar (ASN: 35288919), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company E, 2d Battalion, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 March 1945, in the vicinity of Ommersheim, Germany. During the attack on the Siegfried Line, Company E suffered many casualties that could not be located. Sergeant Cizmar, in the face of heavy enemy mortar, artillery and small arms fire repeatedly exposed himself in order to direct the litter bearers to the many wounded. Through his meticulous searching of the Dragon’s Teeth, which readily concealed the fallen, fifty men were discovered and evacuated to safety. The intrepidity with which Sergeant Cizmar performed this heroic act was an inspiration to all those who witnessed his action. 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 Army.