The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Theodore Zamojcin (ASN: 36594883), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 18 August 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.