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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 Andrew Nesevitch (ASN: 13024887), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. While on a patrol reconnoitering enemy positions, Private Nesevitch charged an enemy machine gun position to protect his leader. When this position became untenable, he covered the patrol’s withdrawal by throwing grenades into enemy emplacements. 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant [then Private First Class]

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 65 (November 26, 1943)

    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 Sergeant [then Private First Class] Andrew Nesevitch (ASN: 13024887), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily during the period from July through October 1943. Throughout a bitterly contested engagement with the enemy, Sergeant Nesevitch displayed outstanding courage and aggressive leadership, despite extremely heavy enemy mortar, rifle, and machine gun fire to which he was exposed. His coolness under fire inspired his men and made possible his platoons’ successful advance. Sergeant Nesevitch’s 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.