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) Irving Friedman (ASN: 0-1323417), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 28 March 1945, near ****, Germany. When First Lieutenant Friedman was advancing with his heavy machine gun platoon in an attack, surprise machine gun and rifle fire pinned his men and the rifle company he was supporting. Single-handedly, he carried a heavy machine gun to the top of a little hill in order to place fire on the enemy. He then went back, got ammunition and put the gun in action, continued firing and pinned the enemy down until rifle units could outflank the resistance. During all this time, First Lieutenant Friedman was exposed to grazing machine gun and rifle fire and artillery bursts in the area. He continued to lead and inspire his men by his own courage in daily attacks. First Lieutenant Friedman’s gallantry was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.