The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Private Andrew C. Manger (ASN: 32682462), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on 5 July 1944, near ****, France. Private Manger, during heavy action and under constant fire, with utter disregard for personal safety exposed himself to administer aid to a seriously wounded officer, who would have died without his care. Under enemy machine gun fire, he then carried the officer on his back a distance of about 100 yards to protective cover. 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 and the United States Army.