The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Technician Fifth Grade] Carl P. Sheedy (ASN: 39005694), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the ** Artillery Battalion, on ** January 1944, one mile north of ****, Italy. On the afternoon of ** January 1944 a call was received at the Battalion Aid Station that two men had been injured by enemy shell fire on the railroad right of way that had been converted into a military highway. Inasmuch as the men were not members of this organization, volunteers were called for to drive the ambulance and assist in evacuating the wounded men. Technician Fifth Grade Carl F. Sheedy immediately volunteered to drive the ambulance and Private First Class Frederick N. Balsor immediately volunteered to accompany the ambulance. Although the road was under an intense and concentrated shelling, Technician Fifth Grade Sheedy drove the ambulance to where the men were lying. Technician Fifth Grade Sheedy and Private First Class Balsor then rendered first aid for the men, including splints and tourniquet, despite the fact that shells burst within 10 yards of the spot. They then loaded the injured men into the ambulance and drove to safety. Their gallant action was an inspiration to all who observed them and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Medical Corps.