The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade John J. Golabiewski (ASN: 33270869), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 11 June 1944, in Italy. Company A, while moving forward as the advance guard of the 1st Battalion, came under intense enemy artillery, mortar and machine gun fire. When one of the men was wounded by a shell explosion and was covered by dirt in his fighting hole, Technician Fifth Grade Golabiewski, an Aid Man, fearlessly advanced across the open terrain to help his comrade. While digging away the dirt to free the injured soldier, he himself was wounded; but he valiantly continued with his work until he had released the man. Then, with machine gun fire raking the ground around him and shells bursting nearby, he calmly administered efficient first aid and, mastering the pain of his own wounds, evacuated the soldier to the rear. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.