The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Adlore L. Girard (ASN: RA-17256213), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. On 3 September 1950 in the vicinity of Chuam, Korea, the company to which Corporal Girard was attached as medical aid man was attacked repeatedly by numerically superior enemy forces, and numerous casualties were sustained. Despite the heavy barrage of enemy machine gun and mortar fire, Corporal Girard crawled about the position to administer first aid to the wounded personnel, and evacuating the seriously wounded casualties from the area. By his professional skill and courageous devotion to duty, he was instrumental in saving numerous lives and assisted greatly to inspire the platoon to repel the enemy attack. Corporal Girard’s selfless devotion to his comrades is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Medical Service.