The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Private] Pasquale J. Gilberto (ASN: 42073753), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 21 March 1945 in Germany. During an assault near Walfishbach, Germany, on 21 March 1945, Private Gilberto, a rifleman, saw a seriously wounded officer fall in a position exposed to enemy fire. Disregarding the personal danger, Private Gilberto and a companion rant to the injured officer and, after rendering first aid, returned through enemy fire to secure a litter which they used to evacuate him. Private Gilberto’s courage, initiative, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.