STAFF SERGEANT JAMES RICHARD PFLEGER, (then Private First Class), Company I, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in Germany. On 12 December 1944, the pillbox which Sergeant Pfleger and his platoon had taken was surrounded by the enemy during action near Pachten, Germany. For three days the soldiers repelled repeated furious enemy assaults upon the fortification. When it was determined that it was impossible to hold out longer, Sergeant Pfleger voluntarily infiltrated through the enemy ring, reached his battalion and directed fire against the enemy. He then returned to the pillbox, carrying a litter and demolition charges, and after directing evacuation of the position he fired the charges, destroying the pillbox. His conspicuous heroism, courageous determination and loyal devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service.

Mr. Pfleger resides in Florida.