Kermit C. Hollen

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Kermit C. Hollen (35750919), Corporal, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. When his tank was immobilized by enemy fire, Corporal Hollen remained with the vehicle, still under fire, to man the tank’s gun. When he had exhausted all ammunition he removed a machine gun from the vehicle, secured ammunition from another disabled tank, and set up a defensive position which he held against intense enemy fire. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.