Donald J. Koontz

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Donald J. Koontz (35015421), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action at New Georgia, Solomon Islands, in rushing through a fire-swept area to carry a wounded soldier to safety where he administered first aid on 1 August 1943. Technician Fifth Grade Koontz’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 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.