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 Joseph C. Frattura (ASN: 12020986), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily in 1943. When his battalion’s ammunition supply became seriously depleted during an engagement with the enemy, Private Frattura voluntarily proceeded through heavy enemy fire to an ammunition dump and replenished the supply. His gallant action was of material aid to his battalion. Private First Class Frattura’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.