The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) John A. Pisarcik (ASN: 0-1111310), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company *, **th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 4 July 1944, near ****, France. First Lieutenant Pisarcik was charged as platoon leader of an engineer company supporting a regiment of infantry. Advance was made against well prepared enemy positions. When the attack reached the edge of a flat open swamp intense automatic weapons and sniper action on the flanks and rear was encountered. Despite the heavy and damaging fire, First Lieutenant Pisarcik by conspicuous leadership quickly reorganized his platoon to meet it. He later personally led his men forward of the assault infantry and, completely disregarding heavy enemy fire, succeeded in bridging an eight foot gap., thereby enabling the foot troops to continue the attack. His display of personal courage and undaunted determination was an inspiration to the members of his platoon. Throughout the offensive he displayed marked personal bravery and devotion to duty, in moving ahead of friendly tanks and preparing the way for them with demolition charges. Every assigned mission was accomplished. First Lieutenant Pisarcik’s coolness under fire, his courage, and his outstanding ability as a leader reflects great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.