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 Technical Sergeant Andrew Cizmarik (ASN: 36000056), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 232d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 12 March 1945, near Wimmenau, France. When the advance of Sergeant Cizmarik’s combat patrol was threatened by an enemy machine gun nest and a group of riflemen, he promptly deployed his men and personally directed their fire, neutralizing the enemy forces. Advancing further he came upon a mine field and proceeded to cross it in an attempt to locate a safe path for his men. Half way across the dangerous area, three mines exploded and he was mortally wounded. With courageous determination Sergeant Cizmarik then outlined for his assistant patrol leader a probable safe route of advance and encouraged his men to continue on the mission. By his intrepid gallantry and devotion to his comrades, Sergeant Cizmarik undoubtedly prevented further loss of life among his men.