The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Dominic P. Fratus (ASN: 11049359), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 232d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 4 April 1945, in Wurzburg, Germany. While Sergeant Fratus was leading his squad in the street fighting at Wurzburg, a burst of fire wounded five members of the squad. Four were able to crawl to cover but the fifth was seriously wounded and was unable to move. In spite of intense sniper fire, Sergeant Fratus made two attempts to rescue the man, finally reaching him and dragging him to safety. By his courage and determination, Sergeant Fratus saved a fellow soldier and from almost certain death or capture.