The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade David M. Ianni (ASN: 42022005), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 232d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 18 January 1945, near Sessenheim Woods, France. As medical aid man, Corporal Ianni voluntarily advanced across an open field through intense enemy fire to administer first aid to two wounded men. After reaching the men and treating their wounds, Corporal Ianni returned through sniper, artillery and mortar fire, guided litter bearers to the wounded men and supervised their evacuation. During this entire time, the area was subjected to heavy artillery fire. By his courage and devotion to duty he saved two fellow soldiers from possible death or capture.