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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Regiment:

    105th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    27th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 19, 1945

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 50 (July 16, 1951)

    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 Technical Sergeant John Czerniawski (ASN: 32170360), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a member of Company C, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, in action near Kakasu Ridge, Okinawa, on 19 April 1945. His company was attacking an enemy-held ridge when heavy hostile fire halted the advance. During this action, his platoon leader became a casualty and Sergeant Czerniawski assumed command. Later, when the platoon was ordered to withdraw, he directed evacuation of the wounded and, taking a forward position, engaged the enemy with rifle fire until the unit had withdrawn. Sergeant Czerniawski’s prompt, courageous actions restored the confidence and efficiency of his platoon and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.