The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Santo D. Nunziato (ASN: 12020557), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 26th Infantry Regiment, 6th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Flanders, France, on 3 September 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.