The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fourth Grade Earl E. Spengler (ASN: 20726741), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of the Medical Detachment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the **** sector, Normandy, France, 11 July 1944. When observing a field covered by enemy machine guns emplaced in bordering hedgerows, Technician Fourth Grade Spengler saw another soldier fall from enemy machine gun fire. Ignoring enemy machine gun and sniper fire, and without regard for the danger to his own life, he left the concealment of the hedges, made his way to the wounded soldier, and removed him to an aid station. The gallantry in action, disregard for personal safety, unselfish loyalty to his comrade, tenacity of purpose in performance of his duty resulting in saving the life of the wounded soldier, reflects the highest credit upon Technician Fourth Grade Spengler, and is in accord with the highest traditions of the military service.