Arthur R. Geisinger

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Arthur R. Geisinger (35234587), Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 143d Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion (Mobile), on 19 December 1944, in Belgium. In the face of overwhelming firepower, Private Geisinger, a member of a 90-mm. gun crew, heroically remained at his post during a vicious German armored thrust which forced other friendly troops and tanks to withdraw. As two massive tanks approached his gun position, fire was placed upon them with devastating accuracy, completely destroying the tanks and blocking the road for any further advance of the hostile mechanized units. Private Geisinger, by his intrepid personal bravery and exemplary courage, was highly instrumental in preventing heavy losses to both personnel and material, thus reflecting great credit on himself and the military service.