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 [then Private] Ambrose I. Oravec (ASN: 33950436), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Rifleman with Company A, 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Quint, Germany, on 4 March 1945. Sergeant Oravec advanced through intense enemy fire to render first aid to a wounded soldiers and, although the enemy was rapidly closing in, he courageously carried the wounded man 700 yards to a place of safety. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.