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 Sergeant Ishmael Sims, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 250th Infantry Regiment, 64th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Stoppach, Germany, on 20 April 1945. When positions of Company A, 25th Infantry Regiment were attacked by a force of 250 SS and Panzer Infantry troops and ten tanks, First Sergeant Sims, in the absence of the company commander, organized a command post defense. As three of the attacking tanks proceeded to systematically demolish the command post building, he swiftly deployed his defensive force and took a position to observe the enemy more effectively. Disregarding the imminent danger, he led a bazooka team to within 20 yards of one tank and destroyed it. Then, leading his team towards another tank, he routed the crew with one shot. The Germans were killed trying to escape, and Sergeant Sims moved forward under cover to put the enemy tank out of action. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Sergeant Sims, 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.