The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Private First Class Frank J. Tamaska (ASN: 15338363), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division, in France, on 13 November 1944.

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 Frank J. Tamaska (ASN: 15338363), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division in the European Theater of Operations. On 8 July 1944, Private First Class Tamaska was wounded in the knee, ankle and arm. Despite his own wounds and the intense fire, he immediately gave aid to three men and took them to safety. Still refusing aid for himself he returned to the hazardous area in search of other wounded comrades. It was not until he had assisted in moving the aid station that he permitted himself to be treated and evacuated. The disregard of self and devotion to duty exhibited by Private First Class Tamaska reflects great credit upon himself and upon the military service.