The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps), [then First Lieutenant] Paul H. Kozikowski (ASN: 0-435115), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Chaplain with the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of El Guettar, Tunisia, on 31 March 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by, Chaplain Kozikowski 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.