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) Sidney Minkoff (ASN: 0-2689847), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 25 July 1944, in France. Captain Minkoff went forward of his aid station to reconnoiter routes for evacuating stations to be set up during intensive fighting. He personally evacuated the men from two burning tanks. He made six trips to the front to supervise and assist in the evacuation of wounded men. His coolness under murderous fire and his complete disregard for personal safety, his courage and most loyal devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.