The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Private First Class John M. Ross, United States Army, for heroic conduct from 3 September to 6 September 1950. Private First Class Ross was a member of a group which operated a temporary medical facility near Chirwon, Korea. Without professional assistance or supervision, he and his comrades provided medical care for the wounded of an isolated battalion of infantry. On the second day, increased enemy action necessitated movement of the aid station to a more secure position. Working tirelessly, he assisted in the movement of all wounded to the new location despite continuing hostile fire. When the critical condition of some of the wounded required immediate professional attention, he and his comrades negotiated an enemy roadblock to take the wounded to a point from which they could be evacuated. Throughout the seventy-two hour period during which the battalion was isolated, a total of 105 casualties were treated with only five fatalities. Private First Class Ross’ notable courage, tenacity and outstanding military skill are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Medical Service.