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 [then Private] Donald Dukovich (ASN: 33300729), United States Army, for heroic conduct while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 26 December 1944, about one and one half mile from Bra, Belgium. During a tremendous barrage of artillery and mortar fire from the advancing enemy, Private First Class Dukovich, Company Medic, set out to give aid to a squad of men, of which many had been wounded by the heavy combat action. On his way forward, he was wounded by he kept going and efficiently administered necessary first aid to the men. He then made many trips to evacuate the men safely to the rear slope of a nearby hill. When all the men had been cared for, Private First Class Dukovich had his own wounds dressed. His swift actions and steadfast devotion to duty were directly responsible for saving the lives of the more seriously wounded and bringing immediate relief to all of the wounded. Private First Class Dukovich’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.