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 Sanford W. Chittick (ASN: 37041050), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 33d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from April through July 1943. When an infantry machine gun in his vicinity became undermanned because of casualties, Private Chittick voluntarily assisted in its operation and maintenance. Although under intense mortar and small arms fire, Private Chittick remained at this post and effectively assisted in covering the withdrawal of our troops to more tenable positions. 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Private Sanford W. Chittick (ASN: 37041050), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 33d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, during July and August 1943. Despite heavy enemy small arms, anti-tank, and artillery fire, Private Chittick maintained continuous radio communications for a forward observer’s party accompanying tanks attacking strong enemy positions. The effective and uninterrupted artillery support thus made possible contributed materially to the overwhelming success of the attack. Private Chittick’s 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.