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 Leonard A. Makowiecki (ASN: 33202879), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, while temporarily attached to the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, during July and August 1943. Corporal Makowiecki volunteered to participate in a dangerous assault on two enemy machine gun nests. He advanced several hundred yards in the face of enemy weapons, stormed these positions, and assisted in the capture of a number of the enemy. 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.