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 (MC Albert H. Braden, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with as a Medical Officer with the 24th Medical Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in New Guinea. During the night of May 23-24, 1944, an undetermined number of Japanese attacked the perimeter of the unit to which he was attached in New Guinea. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he administered medical care to our wounded and checked the dead, using a flashlight, thereby endangering his own life and becoming a visible target for the enemy. His calmness and devotion to duty under hostile fire reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.