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 Dick L. Sacchi (ASN: 12198494), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 27 September 1944. Private Sacchi’s 40-mm. gun crew, emplaced in defense of a bridge near ****, France, was approached by a column of Germans, and forced the enemy force to withdraw by accurate fire. Private Sacchi, gun pointer of this crew, volunteered to go forward to ascertain the results of this fire against ground troops. He accomplished his mission, continued forward with a group of engineers, and came upon a machine gun manned by two soldiers, one of whom was wounded. He voluntarily held this gun position while the wounded soldier was removed to an aid station. He fired upon an enemy patrol, killing one and wounding an undetermined number of the enemy, then advanced with another soldier and captured six Germans. Private Sacchi’s gallantry, tenacity of purpose and aggressive initiative are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.