The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Silver Star to First Sergeant Joseph Skrobacs (ASN: 33153510), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in the vicinity of Kerchain, Germany, on 29 March 1945. First Sergeant Skrobacs’ 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, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Joseph Skrobacs (ASN: 33153510), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in the vicinity of St. Vith, Belgium, on 21 December 1944. Technical Sergeant Skrobacs’ 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, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.