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 First Class George Sciabarra (ASN: 32024823), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943. When his platoon was forced to seek cover because of heavy fire from an enemy machine gun emplacement, Private Sciabarra crept through this heavy fire to the enemy’s flank and with his automatic weapon successfully destroyed the enemy emplacement. 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.