The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Medical Corps), [then Captain] Joseph A. Young (ASN: 0-400812), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 25 July 1944, in France. Major Young was serving with an Infantry Regiment engaged in an offensive operation. Part of the preparation for a large scale attack included aerial bombardment by Allied planes. Some of the bombs fell short, inflicting casualties in the ranks of our forces. With complete disregard for the hazards involved, Major Young moved from place to place in the area while the bombs were still falling in order to render medical aid to the wounded, working tirelessly and unrelentingly over a long period of time. The actions of Major Young served as an inspiration for the men of his medical detachment and the Regiment with which he was serving. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Young, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.