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 Elmer W. Vickers (ASN: 6892121), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 1 July 1944, near ****, France. In the courser of a fierce enemy counter-attack, a number of casualties occurred in a position that could be reached only by crossing an open field which was covered by heavy enemy machine gun fire. With heroic disregard for his own safety, Technician Fifth Grade Vickers repeatedly crossed the field to promptly evacuate the wounded. His courageous devotion to duty and valiant initiative under fire reflect great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.