The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Ensio J. Tosolini (ASN: 39623624), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 6 July 1944, near *****, France. As supply sergeant, Staff Sergeant Tosolini was at his supply point with the kitchen and motor pool of his battalion when word was received that the battalion was nearly out of ammunition. On his own initiative he loaded a quarter-ton vehicle with ammunition and grenades and personally drove it over unknown roads through enemy held territory in an effort to reach the battalion. En route he was captured by an enemy patrol of fifteen men. With undaunted determination he succeeded in escaping, returned to his vehicle and successfully delivered the much needed ammunition. He thereafter remained forward and assisted in reorganizing elements of the battalion. The outstanding devotion to duty and personal bravery of this non-commissioned officer reflects great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.