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 Albert Gentile (ASN: 39907198), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 823d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during the period 10 October 1944 to 12 October 1944, in Germany. Private Gentile was serving with a tank destroyer battalion deployed in defensive positions along the flank of a large infantry force engaged in action against the enemy. The enemy made repeated counterattacks with numbers of tanks in an effort to penetrate our defenses and cut supply and communication lines to the rear of the assault troops. Private Gentile displayed attributes of superior soldiership, conspicuous courage, and daring initiative, and made a material contribution to the destruction of several enemy tanks and the breaking up of several vigorous hostile counterattacks. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Gentile, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.