The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Bernard F. Mancini (ASN: 13002499), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery B, Coast Artillery Regiment, in action at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 24 April 1942. When Battery Crockett, an adjacent gun emplacement, was hit by enemy artillery, Sergeant Mancini immediately left his position, proceeded across a heavily shelled area to the burning emplacement, assisted in reducing the raging fire, and aided in the removal of the wounded. By his prompt and courageous action, done without regard for his own safety, Sergeant Mancini aided in the prevention of a powder explosion which would have inflicted serious damage and heavy loss of life. Sergeant Mancini’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.