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 Technical Sergeant Joseph W. Krompasky (ASN: 13056206), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 3d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 2 February 1945, near ****, Germany. Technical Sergeant Krompasky, Platoon Sergeant, acting as first scout for a platoon which had neutralized one pillbox and was attacking another, voluntarily exposed himself to draw fire. He moved directly toward the pillbox through an artillery barrage and was seriously wounded but succeeded in exposing the enemy gun position. Though it cost him his life, this act of Technical Sergeant Krompasky allowed the platoon to accomplish its mission, capture fourteen of the enemy and kill one. The gallant deed of this soldier at the sacrifice of his life is in keeping with the most honored traditions of the Airborne Forces.