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 (Infantry) Francis C. Schreck (ASN: 0-1308551), 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. When enemy artillery, mortar, and machine gun fire was delivered heavily on his attacking company and two of his weapons were rendered useless, Lieutenant Schreck crawled through a blistering fire and repaired these guns, thereby materially aiding his company in seizing 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.