(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Anthony Matthew Cortese (ASN: 42018629), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on or about 17 July 1944, in France. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Cortese, 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.