The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Tony J. Medunick (ASN: 33267496), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 21 – 24 December 1944, near ****, Belgium. Staff Sergeant Medunick, Machine Gun Section Leader, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, volunteered to set up an observation post some 3,000 yards in front of the MLR. Immediately after daylight, Sergeant Medunick entered ***** and for two days, with a bazooka and BAR Team, manned the isolated observation post. On 23 December, a column of German half-tracks, tanks and trucks rolled into the town. He called for and directed artillery and mortar fire on the assembling enemy vehicles with great accuracy as fast as it could be fired. His observation post had been spotted and enemy machine guns opened fire on his position. With complete disregard for his own safety, he continued to observe and adjust fire as more enemy vehicles moved into the **** Area. His conduct in the operation of his observation post was typical of his outstanding courage in three campaigns, throughout all of which he was the first to volunteer for the most dangerous missions. His courage, skill and determination reflect credit on himself and the United States Army.