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 Frederick Lusinger (ASN: 39257147), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 22 March 1945 in Germany. When the leader of the 1st Platoon was seriously wounded by machine gun fire, Private First Class Lusinger, although assigned as Aid Man with another platoon, unhesitatingly crossed several hundred yards of exposed terrain to reach the casualty. Finding him bleeding profusely from several wounds, he carried the officer to the slight cover afforded by nearby trees. He was the target for intense machine gun and mortar fire; over 300 mortar rounds fell in the platoon area in just over a half hour. With shells crashing within three yards of him, Private First Class Lusinger protected his patient with his own body. Despite the hostile fire, he skillfully treated the officer’s wounds and remained with him in the dangerous area for over four hours. His courageous actions, performed at the risk of his own life, were responsible for saving the life of the injured officer. 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.