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 Nicholas Kovach, Sr. (ASN: 33457081), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 334th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 2 December 1944. Discovering an enemy mine field, the location of which made it a dangerous threat to friendly troops, Technical Sergeant Kovach crossed a ridge swept by enemy machine gun and artillery fire and, though wounded, continued on his way to report he danger to his battalion commander. The fortitude, tenacious fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty displayed by Technical Sergeant Kovach prevented the possible loss of life and are in accordance with the finest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.