The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Roy C. Wilson (ASN: 37247393), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment of the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 23 November 1944. When an infantry captain lay wounded in front of our lines in an area so completely subjected to enemy fire that it seemed most likely that further wounds or death would result before aid arrived, Private Wilson, a litter bearer, made his way under enemy observation and fire to the wounded officer although advised of the tremendous hazards involved. On finding the officer dead, Private Wilson, because of the shortage of litter bearers, returned and continued to expose himself to the intense enemy fire for several hours while evacuating the wounded in his battalion area despite his suffering from concussion and strained thigh muscles. The tireless energy of Private Wilson, his devotion to duty, zeal for the accomplishment of his assigned tasks and disregard for personal safety reflect credit upon his character as a soldier and upon the Medical Department of the Army.