The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Service Corps) Maynard J. Snell (ASN: 0-1535297), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 1 December 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. On that date a battalion of his regiment was the advance guard for the regimental attack against a strong enemy roadblock. During its advance the battalion was caught in a position in which it received intense enemy fire from both flanks. Captain Snell, who was in charge of the battalion aid station, made numerous trips to aid the wounded and to evacuate many casualties while under heavy and continuous hostile fire. Displaying complete indifference for his safety he made his way to the leading elements of the attacking column giving aid and comfort to the wounded. Throughout the battalion’s advance through the fire-swept roadblock he was ever present where the fighting was fiercest, rendering treatment and recovering our wounded. His untiring efforts and selfless devotion to duty resulted in saving the lives of several seriously wounded soldiers. The gallantry displayed by Captain Snell reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.