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 First Class Anthony Frank Panetta (ASN: US-51064973), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 31 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date Company C was attacking vital enemy-held positions. As Private Panetta, point man for the assault platoon, progressed up the hill he heard troops digging in on the forward slope. Due to a heavy fog visibility was poor, but being told that he might contact friendly troops, Private Panetta halted his platoon and crawled forward to make a reconnaissance. As he advanced, the enemy commenced firing upon him with small arms and grenades. Although wounded by the hostile fire, Private Panetta assaulted the enemy positions firing his weapon with deadly accuracy. After accounting for several enemy casualties, he was again wounded by the hostile fire. His dauntless courage and outstanding devotion to duty inspired his comrades to rout the enemy and secure their objective. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Panetta reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.