The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Marvin M. Sortino (ASN: 19064691), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 1st Armored Division, on 30 October 1944, in the vicinity of Torre de Nerone, Italy. After being buried beneath the debris of a building knocked down by direct enemy artillery fire, Corporal Sortino refused to be evacuated to the rear and remained on duty as an Aidman. Several members of a platoon in Company B, in forward positions, were wounded and Corporal Sortino immediately set out, under heavy enemy artillery, machine gun, and small arms fire, to aid the wounded men. Upon locating them, he rendered first aid and proceeded to evacuate the more seriously wounded. When Corporal Sortino attempted to return with the first wounded man, he was pinned down by enemy small arms fire, but realizing the condition of the wounded man and utterly disregarding his own personal welfare, he started to the rear, shielding him to the best of his ability from the enemy fire. Upon having safely evacuated the man, he unhesitatingly set out again, through the same conditions, and returned with another of the more seriously wounded men. The cool, courageous attitude, and deep concern for the welfare of his comrades displayed by Corporal Sortino is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces and merits the highest praise.