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 Lorin B. Kauer (ASN: 39932340), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Germany, on 6 March 1945. In the face of heavy enemy fire which pinned his company in position, Private Kauer took charge of his squad after his squad leader and assistant had been wounded. Displaying a high order of personal bravery, Private Kauer directed the fire power of his squad against the enemy, and covered withdrawal of two platoons from the untenable position. He was the last man to leave the area. His voluntary assumption of command and skillful direction of the covering action, without regard for personal safety, honors Private Kauer’s character as a soldier.