The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), [then Second Lieutenant] Turner F. Carmichael, Jr. (ASN: 0-2262064), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, gallantry in action against the enemy on 2 June 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On this day the 3d Battalion of the 9th Infantry Regiment was engaged in combat against a numerically superior enemy force and the entire aid station was pinned down by heavy artillery and mortar fire. In spite of the fact, Lieutenant Carmichael, as medical assistant, used a litter jeep and made his way forward to treat the wounded. On many occasions, with complete disregard for his personal safety, he led litter squads into enemy territory to evacuate the wounded. Lieutenant Carmichael’s ability to think and act quickly under emergency conditions, undoubtedly saved the lives of many men. The gallantry and devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Carmichael reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.