The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class John J. Carniglia (ASN: 32780423), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 1 August 1944. During a particularly heavy enemy artillery and mortar barrage which necessitated a limited withdrawal by his unit, Private Carniglia, a machine gunner, went forward to aid a wounded soldier. While so engaged, he was himself seriously wounded, but continued to treat the wounds of his comrades-in-arms. Rather than hinder the withdrawal of his unit by having help sent to him, Private Carniglia signaled his leader to continue the withdrawal and leave him behind. As result of this operation, he is now missing in action. His heroic actions in subordinating all thought of personal welfare reflect credit upon his character as a soldier and are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.