(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Frederick J. Rachiele, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division in action against the enemy in Le Haut Jacques, France, on 31 October 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.