John M. Stenger, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to John M. Stenger, Jr. (33668235), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January 1945. Sergeant Stenger was serving with a machine gun platoon. When a call came from forward elements that a radio was urgently needed, he volunteered to take the radio forward through heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire. He accomplished this mission alone only after passing through a town still occupied by the enemy. He was forced to fight his way through the town, and was under constant sniper fire. Without regard for his own safety, he continued forward until his mission was accomplished. His personal courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.