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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Corporal Andrew F. Panko (ASN: 33135551), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the Medical Detachment, 5th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action in Germany, on 19 February 1945. 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 Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    5th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 7 (February 22, 1943)

    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 Andrew F. Panko (ASN: 33135551), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 5th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1943. While his battery was being subjected to heavy enemy mortar, artillery and aerial bombardment, Private Panko, displaying great courage, proceeded through this heavy fire and rendered first aid to two enlisted men who had been wounded by shell fragmentation. 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 Army.