The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Andrew J. Galbicka (ASN: 39226241), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, landing Force 51.4, in action near West Arm Holtz Bay, Attu Island, Territory of Alaska, on 16 May 1943.