The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant John M. Splet (ASN: 6883800), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943. During an attack on enemy positions, Heavy artillery fire compelled Sergeant Splet’s company to seek cover. Exposing himself to this fire, Sergeant Splet crawled from his place of cover several hundred yards, over open terrain, removed a wounded man from a disabled tank, and carried him to an aid station. 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.