The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Ralph B. Feuerman (ASN: 32992922), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company L, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 19 October 1944, in France. The 2d Platoon was assigned the mission of leading an attack against a well-defended enemy hill. The initial objective was a strong point consisting of two machine guns protected by riflemen. As the attackers advanced across the open stretch of terrain in front of the hostile positions, the platoon leader was wounded by small arms fire. Acting entirely on his own initiative, Private First Class Feuerman assumed command of the platoon and, by skillful maneuvering, forced the enemy soldiers from theirtheir positions. Swiftly reorganizing the platoon, he courageously led his men in the face of direct fire to the hill and directed them in capturing several prisoners and securing the objective. After darkness, he took his platoon around the left flank and completed the mission by establishing a road block. As a result of his fearlessness and aggressive leadership, his company was able to occupy the strategically important hill. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.