The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Antoine Mariano, French Army, for gallantry in action while attached to and serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1942/1943. By his coolness under fire and disregard of personal safety, Lieutenant Reveillaud led his men in successful attacks upon strongly fortified enemy positions.