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 Fourth Grade Joseph P. Napychank (ASN: 31125413), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 232d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 8 April 1945 near Buchold, Germany. Learning that several infantrymen were lying wounded in an open field under heavy sniper fire, Sergeant Napychank left his squad in a covered position and advanced through the intense fire. After administering first aid to the wounded in the face of the extremely heavy fire he returned and led his squad into the field and supervised the evacuation of the wounded to safety. Sergeant Napychank’s extreme courage and gallantry under fire saved the lives of the seriously injured men.