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 Michael M. Enga (ASN: 30101837), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company F, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), attached to the 34th Infantry Division, on ** November 1943, in Italy. While advancing on its objective, Private First Class Enga’s Company suddenly was subjected to heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire, resulting in a large number of casualties. Private First Class Enga, on his own initiative and with utter disregard for his own personal safety, went to the aid of his wounded comrades. Despite the continuous enemy fire, he administered first-aid to the wounded, and on three separate occasions carried casualties to a place of safety. He then located Medical Aidmen and saw to it that the wounded were given further treatment. Private First Class Enga’s conduct and initiative in the face of grave danger was exemplary and a credit to the Armed Forces of the United States.