Fred R. Bohlen

The President of the United States presents the Silver Star to Private First Class Fred R. Bohlen for gallantry in action nead Phillipsburg, France, on 2 January 1945. When his platoon was cut off from the rest of his company, Private Bohlen valliantly met the fire burst for burst. Firing furiously against tremendous odds, he so inspired his comrades by his gallant stand that they soon joined him in the fire fight and quickly threw the enemy back, enabling the platoon to rejoin its parent unit, with a minimum of casualties. Private Bohlen’s courage, initiative and devotion to duty reflect credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest military traditions.