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 (Infantry) David H. Sudderth (ASN: 0-1327679), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of **** and ****, Germany, on 8 March 1945. Lieutenant Sudderth led his platoon in an attack against stubborn enemy defenses between **** and ****. When his unit was pinned down by heavy enemy fire, Lieutenant Sudderth moved among his troops, reorganized them under fire, then personally led a supporting squad in a flanking movement to place heavy fire on the enemy positions, thereby enabling leading elements of his platoon to advance and seize enemy weapons that were hampering the advance. While consolidating newly won ground, he noticed two soldiers lying wounded ahead of our lines. Without hesitation he went to their side, administered first aid, and personally evacuated one of them to a place of safety. Lieutenant Sudderth’s dynamic leadership and gallantry reflect credit upon his character as an officer and leader of men.