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 Adolph J. Negri (ASN: 39034667), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 334th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 20 November 1944. When enemy machine gun fire delayed the advance of his company on a German town, Private First Class Negri, moving forward aggressively with his light machine gun, assaulted the enemy position alone in an effort to enable the advance to continue. He lost his life in this action when fire from several enemy positions was directed upon him. The intrepid action, initiative and bravery displayed by Private First Class Negri reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service. high credit upon himself and the military service.