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 Anthony R. Civiello (ASN: 35598702), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in action north of ****, Normandy, France, on 11 July 1944. During an attack against enemy positions an officer was wounded and lying helpless in an open field. Under heavy enemy fire, Private Civiello and two other men crawled to the wounded officer, administered first aid and carried him to safety. The courage, devotion to duty, and loyalty to his comrades on the part of Private Civiello saved the wounded officer from further injury and possible death, and acted as an inspiration to other soldiers in the vicinity, reflecting the highest credit on the military service.