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 Joseph F. Robrecht (ASN: 33196553), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 8 August 1944, in France. When a heavy enemy mortar concentration cut the communication line from his company to the battalion command post, Private First Class Robrecht volunteered for the hazardous mission of repairing the line. One wireman had been killed and two others seriously wounded while attempting to repair a break in this line the previous day. Although artillery fire fell throughout the area, Private First Class Robrecht courageously moved forward and repaired eight breaks in the line. His heroic actions succeeded in restoring vital communications, contributing greatly to the success of the operation. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Robrecht, 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.