The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Victor A. Nethig (ASN: 36237005), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, on 16 September 1944, near Nicchi, Italy. Following a successful attack on enemy hill positions, Private First Class Nethig’s Company was deployed in defensive positions. Suddenly a machine gun located to the left rear of the company commenced firing on a friendly unit advancing on the left flank. Private First Class Nethig and five men were sent out to locate the gun and destroy it. The patrol located the gun, crawled around to the rear and captured the gun crew of five. It was learned from one of the prisoners that a strong enemy force was on the company’s left flank. To meet this threat, Private First Class Nethig’s platoon was ordered to take new positions on ground commanding that flank. As the men moved to these positions, they were subjected to heavy enemy machine gun fire. Without thought for his personal safety, Private First Class Nethig crawled through this intense fire until he reached a position on the right flank from which he could bring effective fire to bear on the enemy gun. Firing into the enemy position, he wounded two of the enemy, and caused to more to withdraw. His bold and aggressive action made it possible for his company to resume its advance and take its objective. Private First Class Nethig’s decisive action under fire, his determination in the face of the enemy and his indomitable courage bespeak the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.