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 Anderson C. Dark (ASN: 3812170), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 339th Infantry Regiment, in action near Bologna, Italy, on 7 October 1944. When his platoon, after capturing an important forward position, lost contact with its company, Sergeant Dark volunteered unhesitatingly for the highly dangerous mission of getting through to the company position, which was then under heavy attack. Sergeant Dark courageously infiltrated through enemy lines alone in the dark, successfully located the company, aided in repelling the attackers, and then gallantly led it forward to the relief of his platoon. Staff Sergeant Dark’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.