Lester P. Rider

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Lester P. Rider (36983223), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action on 21 April 1945, in Germany. Private First Class Rider’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 3d Armored Division, and the United States Army.