The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Samuel J. Maffei (ASN: 31077739), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 33d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action on 18 April 1945, in Germany. Technician Fifth Grade Maffei’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 3d Armored Division, and the United States Army.