The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Frank Amorelli (ASN: 31262084), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 27 December 1944 in Belgium. While serving as an ambulance driver with an infantry battalion aid station, Private First Class Amorelli voluntarily drove his ambulance onto the battlefield to successfully evacuate seriously wounded comrades. With the aid of an assistant driver Private First Class Amorelli litter carried eight casualties to safety despite the heavy enemy rocket launcher and artillery fire and remained on duty assisting in the care of the wounded for forty-eight hours without relief. The personal bravery, resourcefulness, and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Private First Class Amorelli were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.