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S/Sgt Lester Kallemeyn was wounded near Augustdorf, Germany, and was taken to the 105th Evacuation Hospital in Germany.

He was awarded the The Silver Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: For gallantry in action against the enemy, on 1 and 2 April 1945, in the vicinity of Augustdorf, Germany. In fierce fighting at Augustdorf, Sgt Kallemeyn vigorously led his platoon in overcoming fanatical enemy resistance. Early on the morning of 2 April 1945, he crawled across coverless terrain with another soldier to knock out a German tank with bazooka fire. Later to protect the second battalion's hard-won positions in Augustdorf, he led his comrades in an assault which cleared a mile of enemy-infested roadway. In this gallant action against stout, concealed defensive positions, Sgt Kallemeyn was mortally wounded. His heroic leadership and immense personal courage have brought lasting honor to S/Sgt Kallemeyn and to the military service.