The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Carl D. McDuffie (ASN: 20408394), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, Division Artillery, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 28 July 1944, in France. Technical Sergeant McDuffie was assigned to duty with the command post of an artillery unit when enemy aircraft bombed the area. The fire caused by the first wave of bombs was used as a target for further bombing. The only physician in the area was instantly killed by the first bombs. Technical Sergeant McDuffie, on his own initiative, and with complete disregard for his personal safety, left the safety of his covered shelter, took over the surgeon’s medical equipment, and administered first aid to the numerous casualties. Throughout the period of the bombing and the confusion of the hours which followed, he moved swiftly to the casualties, diagnosing and prescribing the correct treatment, and supervising evacuation of the seriously wounded. His judgment under very trying conditions was exemplary and his actions in a large measure resulted in preventing hysteria and panic. The aggressive leadership and superior technical knowledge exhibited by Technical Sergeant McDuffie reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.