The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Bernard S. Pogorel (ASN: 0-416497), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy from 8 August 1944 to 11 August 1944, in France. While the infantry battalion which Captain Pogorel’s aid station was serving was attacking a town, they were subjected to an intense mortar and artillery barrage which caused numerous casualties. In order to better care for the casualties, Captain Pogorel moved his battalion aid station forward to the attacking elements, even though the position was in plain view of the enemy and under observed fire. Shortly afterward the enemy cut all routes to the rear and the aid station became the only source of medical help for his own battalion and elements of attached units. Captain Pogorel calmly worked from positions less than 2300 yards from the enemy lines. He performed surgery in several cases under the most adverse conditions and at great risk of his life. Without rest or relief, he worked courageously providing inestimable aid and relief to the wounded. The personal bravery and loyalty to his fallen comrades reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Army Medical Corps.