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 John A. Corbin (ASN: 42081822), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 7 January 1945 in Luxembourg. After a sharp encounter near Goesdorf, Luxembourg, on 7 January 1945, an infantry company was forced to withdraw to a defensive position and to leave many wounded in the field exposed to enemy small arms fire. While aiding a wounded man, Technician Fifth Grade Corbin, a Medical Corpsman, was dazed by the impact of an enemy machine gun bullet hitting his helmet. Recovering, he finished his mission and on reaching the aid station volunteered to lead litter squads to the other injured soldiers. Undaunted by being driven back on the first attempt, Technician Fifth Grade Corbin advanced to the wounded soldiers and aided in evacuating all of them to safety. Technician Fifth Grade Corbin’s courage, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.