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 [then Private First Class] Arthur J. Kujawa (ASN: 12003674), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. When his platoon was ambushed by heavy enemy machine gun fire on its flank, Corporal Kujawa boldly and fearlessly attacked the machine gun nest, so distracting the enemy force as to enable his platoon to advance and take its objective. 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.