Sigmund Seltzer

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Sigmund Seltzer (32729017), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 11 April 1945. While facing severe enemy small arms fire, Private Seltzer advanced to an unprotected position to observe enemy movements. Determining that the enemy was massing for a counterattack, he relayed this vital information to his platoon. The men were then strategically deployed and the counterattack held in check. Later, when his squad leader and assistant squad leader were wounded, he led the squad against a fortified enemy position. During this action Private Seltzer was killed. His inspiring actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.