(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Romey B. D’orazio (ASN: 0-1185016), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Division Artillery, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Belgium, on or about 12 October 1944. 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.