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) Carl F. Tarlowski (ASN: 0-421437), 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. During the bombing of enemy installations by friendly planes, preparatory to a concentrated attack by ground troops, several bombs fell short causing numerous casualties in the unit to which he was attached as Assistant Battalion Surgeon. Hearing the cries of the wounded, Captain Tarlowski, with heroic disregard for the bombs still falling, the concentrations of German artillery, and the exploding of burning ammunition, voluntarily left the security of his covered shelter to administer aid to the wounded. He also entered the area of an adjoining unit in an effort to be of assistance in caring for his injured comrades. Captain Tarlowski’s valor was an inspiration to all who saw him and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Armed Forces.