Joseph A. Toth

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Joseph A. Toth (13024936), Technical Sergeant [then Staff Sergeant], U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Troina, Sicily, on 3 August 1943. During a bitter engagement with the enemy, Technical Sergeant Toth boldly proceeded to an exposed position and directed harassing fire on the attacking forces to permit his company to reorganize and evacuate its casualties. His dauntless courage and aggressive spirit, despite intense mortar and small-arms activity, were instrumental in saving many lives.