Peter Gorbar

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Peter Gorbar (6940769), Technical Sergeant [then 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 Gela, Sicily, on 11 July 1943. When enemy tanks overran his platoon’s position, Technical Sergeant Gorbar quickly re-organized his men and directed withering mortar and machine-gun fire on the advancing forces. His heroic leadership and unfailing courage in repulsing the enemy merit the highest praise.