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 Corps) Leland M. Evans (ASN: 0-475115), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with the 743d Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 25 July 1944, in France. Captain Evans was serving as the surgeon for his unit, which was supporting the 119th Infantry Regiment in a large scale attack against the enemy. During the friendly bombing that preceded the attack, some of the bombs fell short and a number of casualties were sustained by personnel of his battalion. While bombs were still dropping, Captain Evans left the safety of his covered shelter and administered aid to the wounded. After he had given assistance to the wounded in his battalion, Captain Evans, voluntarily and at great risk to his life, left his aid station and went to the assistance of the surgeon of the infantry regiment, where he unselfishly worked until all casualties had been treated. Throughout the period, the enemy was shelling the area continuously. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Evans, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.