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 John A. Landowski (ASN: 37028605), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Anti-Tank Company, 164th Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action at Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on 23 January 1944. Staff Sergeant Landowski exposed himself to enemy fire and, despite the pain of his own wounds, successfully rescued a fallen soldier. His 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.