(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Herbert M. Liebert (ASN: 0-1112824), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 111th Engineer Combat Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 4 December 1944, in France. A soldier exploded an enemy mine in the northern edge of a town, and four other soldiers were severely wounded in attempting to reach him. The heavily mined area was covered with snow, and, because the mines were wooden, a detecting device could not be used. First Lieutenant Liebert was called to the scene, and he immediately started across the area on his hands and knees to help remove the miens. Although many of the mines had been set with the release pin almost out so that the slightest movement would detonate them and most of them were caked with ice and snow, First Lieutenant Liebert never faltered in performing his hazardous mission. Displaying outstanding skill and courage under the most nerve-wracking conditions, he removed 20 Schu mines, cleared a path to the wounded men and directed their evacuation. His gallant action, performed at the risk of his own life, greatly increased the casualties” chances for recovery. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Liebert, 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.