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 Daniel M. Tosto (ASN: 5293850), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 11 April 1945. During the night of 11 April in the midst of an enemy counterattack, Private First Class Tosto, a Company Aid Man, without regard for his own safety, left his foxhole to render aid to a wounded machine gunner. Private First Class Tosto, heedless of the dangers of the enemy mortar and small arms fire, administered blood plasma to the stricken soldier though extremely difficult circumstances. Then, because of the intensity of the enemy fire, Private First Class Tosto was unable to return to the safety of his foxhole throughout the night. Private First Class Tosto’s gallant and altruistic action in willingly risking his life to save that of a comrade was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.