The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Roy W. David, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the FIFTH Army in Italy. During an attack on 23 December 1942 on Mount Croce, Corporal David’s unit encountered heavy fire from a German machine gun. Two men became seriously wounded and the unit was unable to continue its advance. Disregarding machine gun fire and rifle grenades, Corporal David maneuvered himself to a position from which he could bring rifle fire to bear on the hostile weapon. Opening fire, he shot the enemy gunner and forced the withdrawal of the remainder of the gun crew. His courageous actions under fire were responsible for the successful advance of his unit. His 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, his unit, and the United States Army.