The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Medical Corps) Joseph Funk (ASN: 0-349080), United States Army, for gallantry in action while assigned as surgeon for the Division Artillery, 30th Infantry Division, in action on 28 July 1944, in France. Enemy planes bombed the area, starting fires which were used as targets by succeeding waves of the hostile bombers. Major Funk was summoned to attend the wounded of the first attack, and was preparing to respond when the second wave came over. With utter disregard for his personal safety, and at the height of the second wave of bombings, Major Funk left the sanctuary of his shelter in response to the summons. In attempting to give succor to the wounded Major Funk lost his life. The unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Major Funk reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.