Henry J. Tworkowski

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Henry J. Tworkowski (32799097), Corporal, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Department, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 12 April 1945. An attacking force of tanks was held up at a crossroad by intense enemy shelling. Attempting to evacuate his tank to a position of safety, an enlisted man was seriously wounded and called for help. Corporal Tworkowski immediaely left the safety of his fox hole to go to the man’s aid. Despite the continued shelling, he carried the injured man to a house and rendered first aid. Fearing for the man’s further safety because of flying shrapnel, Corporal Tworkowski covered the wounded man with his own body until the firing had slackened to the extent that he could be safely evacuated. His bravery and extreme devotion reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.