The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] John Synowsky (ASN: 0-1310172), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in the vicinity of Mosles, Normandy, France, 8 June 1944. Realizing that his company was vulnerable to fire from an approaching friendly tank, Lieutenant Synowsky, ignoring his personal safety, proceeded through intense enemy fire and advised the crew of his unit’s position. He then directed the powerful fire of the tank on strategic hostile emplacements and greatly facilitated the seizure of an important. 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.