The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Michael J. Klinowski (ASN: 42113024), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 15 March 1945 in the vicinity of * * *, Germany. Riflemen of Company I had reached their objective successfully, but before they could dig in and hold the position, five enemy half-tracks counterattacked up the wooded slope. The intense automatic fire threatened to disorganize the units. Private First Class Klinowski, armed with his bazooka and four rockets, took a position in the open that commanded the most likely approach of the enemy vehicles. With calm courage, he fired and scored direct hits on the first three vehicles to approach. At this point the other two turned and withdrew. His great personal courage and devotion to duty are in accordance with the highest military traditions.

(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Michael J. Klinowski, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 78th Infantry Division during World War II.