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 Harold J. Herman (ASN: 32998865), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the Company E, 2d Battalion, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 March 1945, in the vicinity of Ommersheim, Germany. While Company E was assaulting a pillbox in the Siegfried Line, they suffered many casualties that could not be located. Corporal Herman, 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 Corporal Herman performed this heroic act was an inspiration to all those who witnessed his action. The magnificent courage and outstanding gallantry under fire of Corporal Herman reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.