The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Earl A. Bolick (ASN: 34118194), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 6 June 1944 near ****, France. Technician Fifth Grade Bolick was a Medical Aidman with a unit of about 200 men isolated and surrounded by German forces. He had injured his leg upon landing, but continued to carry on his duties efficiently, rendering first aid and collected casualties under heavy enemy fire. On 10 June, the group was ordered to retire across the Merderet River, but he volunteered to remain behind to care for casualties, knowing that it entailed capture by the enemy. The order was later rescinded and the group established contact with friendly forces. Technician Fifth Grade Bolick still insisted on returning to his unit in spite of his injury, and continued to render meritorious service during the remainder of the time his organization was in France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.