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 Staff Sergeant Henry Boyajy (ASN: 42055986), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 19 February 1945. During bitter house to house fighting in the town of Kesslingen, Germany, Sergeant Boyajy’s squad was pinned down by devastating fire from a hidden enemy machine gun. Boldly flanking the position, he destroyed the gun, killed two Germans and forced the others to retreat. While clearing out an enemy occupied house, Sergeant Boyajy and four others were seriously wounded by an exploding booby trap, but despite his painful wounds, he refused medical aid until the others were safely cared for and evacuated. The conspicuous courage repeatedly displayed by Sergeant Boyajy, and his fearless devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service.