Stephen A. Novak

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Stephen A. Novak (33031346), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with an Armored Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division. When two members of his platoon were seriously wounded during an attack upon the enemy, Sergeant Novak proceeded in his tank to these men despite heavy artillery and anti-tank fire and evacuated them to the rear. He then returned to a forward area and vigorously re-entered the battle. As a result of his courage, Sergeant Novak has been reported as Missing in Action.