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 Fourth Grade Roy E. Terrell (ASN: 35359912), 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. During an enemy counterattack at Goesdorf, Luxembourg, on 7 January 1945, an artillery shell fell close and wounded Technician Fourth Grade Terrell, an Aid man, and five members of an anti-tank gun crew. Though he was the most seriously wounded, Technician Fourth Grade Terrell, with disregard for his own injuries, proceeded to administer medical aid to his comrades and insured their evacuation to the aid station before accepting treatment for himself. Such devotion to duty and thoughtfulness for others were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.