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 [then Private] Benny J. Ronciglione (ASN: 33340796), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 113th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 July 1944, in France. When he discovered that a number of men had been severely wounded from a heavy bombing and strafing by the enemy, Private First Class Ronciglione unhesitatingly left his shelter to take charge of giving first aid and to personally assist with as many of the wounded as he could. Despite planes still bombing the area, he remained in the open to assist his wounded comrades and later to accompany them to an aid station. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Ronciglione, 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.