The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Volta Karlicek (ASN: 6150721), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Battery A, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 25 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.