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 Anthony F. Mazur (ASN: 32119478), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 29 March 1945 in Germany. On that date, Private First Class Mazur, a reconnaissance scout, was riding in the lead vehicle of a motorized patrol which rounded a curve and was stopped by a hasty road block protected by an enemy platoon. Despite his unprotected position, Private First Class Mazur, without hesitation, fired on the enemy, killing two, neutralizing their machine gun, and preventing the use of a 22-mm. anti-aircraft gun which they had in position. His accurate fire enabled the patrol to withdraw to safety. Private First Class Mazur’s courage, initiative, and aggressive devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.