The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Thomas J. Giorgi, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 3 July 1966, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in support of operations in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a patrol, Private First Class Giorgi’s unit discovered an enemy base camp of considerable size. The patrol was engaged by the enemy by a well planned ambush. Private First Class Giorgi noticed that his Squad Leader was wounded and lying face down next to an abandoned enemy foxhole. Without regard for his own safety and while taking heavy fire he exposed himself carrying only his 12 gauge shotgun and ran to provide aid to his Squad Leader. He applied first aid and aggressively defended their position until the medic arrived. Private First Class Giorgi continued to return fire while the Squad Leader was being treated by the Medic. With his unit completely surrounded and being critically wounded himself, Private First Class Giorgi continued to fearlessly engage the enemy until help arrived some three hours later. Private First Class Giorgi’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.