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) Harvey H. Vollmer (ASN: 0-1323636), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 21 January 1945, in Belgium. The outstanding courage and conspicuous devotion to duty displayed by this officer reflects great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.