The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Sylvio Biagini (ASN: 33440740), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 8 March 1945 and 3 April 1945. When his squad was pinned down by superior enemy forces, Sergeant Biagini moved about under direct observation and fire in order to locate the enemy positions and direct fire of the squad and a supporting tank. When the tank was knocked out he covered evacuation of the wounded tank commander and the wounded of his squad. Sergeant Biagini then went to the aid of another wounded man, rendering aid and carrying him to cover under intense enemy fire. Later, in another action, he led his squad in the attack on an enemy strong point, showing great initiative and courage in carrying out this mission. After taking the strong point he opened fire with rifle grenades against an enemy tank, continuing this action despite the fact he, himself was wounded, until he was relieved. His courage, initiative and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.