The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class David Damazo (ASN: 31371875), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 6 February 1945, in the vicinity of Wiesviller, France. While Private First Class Damazo’s company was attacking a heavily mined sector, he continually gave first aid to his men, although constantly exposed to enemy mortar and small arms fire. In addition, he rescued one wounded man from enemy machine gun fire. His outstanding gallantry and determination to complete his mission as aid man reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.