Harold J. Rochholz

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Harold J. Rochholz (37040183), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. During an attack on a heavily fortified enemy town, Corporal Rochholz’s tank was struck by artillery fire, killing two crew members and wounding the tank commander. Corporal Rochholz removed the wounded officer while under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, Without regard for his own safety, he went for medical aid and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. He was constantly under machine gun, sniper and artillery fire. His actions reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the united States.