The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Joseph F. Naples (ASN: 33353116), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 October 1944, in Germany. Technician Fifth Grade Naples, a Medical Aidman, remained continuously exposed to intense enemy artillery, tan, and small arms fire for several hours on the battlefield while he worked unselfishly and tirelessly to administer medical aid to the wounded men of his unit. When his platoon leader was wounded, Technician Fifth Grade Naples crawled to him through enemy machine gun fire and administered first aid, although the bullets were passing to close to him that they pierced his clothes and burned his skin. Technician Fifth Grade Naples’ self-sacrifice and unflinching devotion to duty in the face of enemy fire were an inspiration to all who observed his actions and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Armed Forces.