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 [then Staff Sergeant] Richard R. Danilowski (ASN: 32671122), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Anti-Tank Company, 242d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 9 January 1945 near Hatten, France. While commanding a 57 mm anti-tank gun, Sergeant Danilowski observed the approach of a large number of enemy tanks. Unable to fire effectively from the gun’s prepared positions, Sergeant Danilowski moved it into the open where it promptly eliminated a German Mark IV tank. Twice intense 88 mm and artillery fire forced him to move the gun, but each time Sergeant Danilowski occupied an exposed position to obtain the most effective fire. Although wounded by an 88 mm shell burst, Sergeant Danilowski’s fire direction resulted in the destruction of three Mark IV tanks. His outstanding courage and leadership enabled his gun crew to halt an enemy armored attack at a critical period.