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AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL TO 
2/LT PAUL E. LEHMAN
For Gallantry In Action  4 JULY 1944

GENERAL ORDERS: Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division
                                 General Orders No. 34 (July 14, 1944),
                                 Amended by General Orders No. 36 (July 16, 1944)

CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Paul E. Lehman (ASN: 0-1317804), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy at Normandy, France, on 4 July 1944.

His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

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