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 Francis F. Phelps (ASN: 33447288), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 6 April 1945, at ********, Germany. With complete disregard for his own safety, Technician Fifth Grade Phelps, a medic, immediately went into an exposed area and rendered first aid to a wounded man in spite of the hail of fire falling about him, and then carried the wounded man back to cover and safety. During a counterattack, Technician Fifth Grade Phelps was captured, seriously wounded, by the Germans and left for dead. Though in great pain, he managed to get back to safety and was evacuated. Technician Fifth Grade Phelps’ devotion to duty and personal courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.