The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Specialist Fourth Class Michael Roman Janak (ASN: US-51782560), United States Army, for heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Janak distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 6 June 1970 while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company A, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment. On that date, the company was conducting combat operations when it came under a combined mortar and ground attack by an unknown size enemy force. During the ensuing battle, a member of the friendly unit was severely wounded and pinned down in an exposed area by an intense volume of hostile automatic weapons fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Specialist Janak left his relatively secure position and moved through the hostile fusillade to his wounded comrade’s position. Ignoring the danger involved, he braved the concentrated hostile fire while skillfully administering emergency first aid to the wounded soldier. Specialist Janak then picked up his comrade and carried him out of the danger zone to a secure position. Through his timely and courageous actions, he was instrumental in saving the life of a fellow soldier and served as an inspiration to his entire unit. Specialist Fourth Class Janak’s personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.