Chester J. Maksymowicz

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Chester J. Maksymowicz (6973904), First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Troina, Sicily, on 3 August 1943. First Sergeant Maksymowicz, disregarding heavy enemy fire, skillfully and fearlessly led his company across an uncharted enemy minefield protecting enemy emplacements. His dauntless courage, heroic daring, and aggressive leadership enabled his unit to launch a successful attack.