Norbut J. Maier

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Norbut J. Maier (35871183), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 24th Infantry Division near Palo, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 20 October 1944. The company of which Private Maier is a member was pinned down by enemy machine gun and sniper fire from a well-fortified pillbox. Two men were wounded and were exposed to enemy fire. They called for an aid man, but none were available. Private Maier, at the risk of his own life, crawled approximately 15 yards in the face of enemy sniper fire to assist the wounded men to safety and to administer first aid. Private Maier’s outstanding courage displayed in saving the lives of his comrades, reflects highest credit upon himself and the military service.