The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Third Grade [then Technician Fourth Grade] Alvin T. Konop (ASN: 36202456), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 32d Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), III Corps, in action against the enemy on 4 November 1944 near *****, Luxembourg. On that date Technician Third Grade Konop, a medical aidman, on his own initiative, led four unarmed volunteers to render possible aid to the crew of a disabled tank near *****, which friendly forces had not yet occupied. Upon arrival at the tank, after crossing 1,200 yards of open terrain under heavy enemy mortar fire and known observation, he found two of the tankmen were wounded seriously, and the third had been killed instantly. He immediately administered first aid and promptly evacuated the casualties. Technician Third Grade Konop’s loyal devotion to duty and gallant action reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.