The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Coxswain Addie Zglobis, United States Naval Reserve, for gallantry in action during the invasion of Italy in 1944. Coxswain Zglobis was coxswain of a landing boat loaded with ammunition, which was hit and set afire by enemy shells. Coxswain Zglobis promptly initiated fire-fighting measures and fought the fire without regard for his own safety until concussion of another shell blew him overboard. 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 Naval Service.