The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Frank R. Damato (ASN: 36705425), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 230th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 July 1944, in France. Technician Fifth Grade Damato was serving as a member of a forward observer party giving artillery support to an infantry unit forcing the crossing of a well-defended river. When the commanding Officer of the group was seriously wounded, Technician Fifth Grade Damato and another comrade fearlessly exposed themselves to administer first aid to the fallen soldier and evacuate hm under heavy enemy fire to an area in the rear where medical assistance was procured. He then returned without hesitation to his post. The outstanding courage displayed by Technician Damato was an inspiration to his fellow soldiers and his gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.