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 Julius F. Weber (ASN: 15011979), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 363d Medical Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 12 March 1945, in the vicinity of Bubingen, Germany. Information was received that an infantry rifle company, isolated in a stone quarry by enemy action, had four men seriously wounded. Sergeant Weber volunteered to lead twelve members of his litter platoon on a mission with a patrol of infantrymen who were assigned to reach the isolated company. Though held up by enemy machine gun and mortar fire, Sergeant Weber led his men into the quarry, located the wounded men, directed the administration of first aid, and led one litter squad to safety across a mined draw. Held up twice by enemy artillery fire, he returned and led two more litter squads to safety under enemy artillery fire. The magnificent courage and outstanding gallantry under fire of Staff Sergeant Weber reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.