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 Monroe J. Whitley (ASN: 39855073), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 823d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 8 July 1944, in France. Private First Class Whitley was assigned to duty with a tank destroyer organization engaged in action supporting an infantry unit. During a fierce engagement with the enemy, Private First Class Whitley and a companion witnessed an infantryman wounded by enemy fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, he left the safety of his covered shelter and advanced over terrain covered by enemy fire in order to administer first aid to his comrade. Finding him seriously wounded and in need of immediate evacuation, he returned to his original position, secured a vehicle, and completely disregarding the dangers of the undertaking, evacuated the wounded man to safety. By his heroic deed, Private Whitley undoubtedly saved the life of a wounded comrade. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Whitley, 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.