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 Perkins B. Blair (ASN: 14046227), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 242d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 19 March 1945 near Ludwigswinkel, Germany. When his company was held up by enemy resistance, Private Blair crossed a road and an open area swept by heavy hostile fire to reach several wounded men. He remained with them until litter bearers arrived. By his courage and disregard of his own safety, Private Blair was instrumental in saving several fellow soldiers from possible death or capture.