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 Marvin M. Axelrod (Alexrod) (ASN: 32343749), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 9th Reconnaissance Troop, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 March 1943 in the Gafsa sector, Tunisia. Private First Class Axelrod, after completing a hazardous and important reconnaissance through enemy mine fields, did, without hesitation and with utter disregard for his own safety, volunteer to go forward and through heavy enemy artillery fire to salvage a stalled vehicle which had been abandoned during a previous action. This action resulted in the recovery of the vehicle and its valuable equipment. 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.