The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant John J. Sabo (ASN: 20318232), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 3d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 10 July 1943, six miles northwest of ***, Sicily. Sergeant Sabo was seeking to rejoin his regiment, having become separated during a night parachute descent on 8 July 1943. In response to the request of the Commanding Officer, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, Sergeant Sabo organized and led a squad of parachutists in a flanking attack on a strongly-held enemy position. Sergeant Sabo led his squad across the open terrain despite intense mortar and machine gun fire. They drove the enemy from the position, killing sixteen and capturing five enemy soldiers. The success of this attack was, in large part, due to the personal example and courage of Sergeant Sabo, and enabled the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment to resume its advance. 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 and the United States Army.