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) Benjamin Sher (ASN: 0-429557), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment of the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On 1 August 1943, in the vicinity of Troina, Sicily, following the capture of high ground in front of Troina by the 3d Battalion, the enemy immediately counter-attacked and was able to dislodge our troops from the captured ground. In the furious fighting which ensued in front of and finally to the rear of the battalion aid station, Captain Sher was rendering medical aid to three seriously wounded men, one of whom was receiving blood plasma. Disregarding the action whirling about him, Captain Sher continued to take care of these men, eventually starting to evacuate them to a position of comparative safety. Although the draw through which this evacuation was made was under a continuous barrage of mortar and artillery fire, Captain Sher continued the task of moving the wounded down 200 yards of treacherous terrain until he located a sheltered ledge where the men could be placed in safety. During this entire phase of battle, Captain Sher was under heavy enemy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire, but continued his work in administering medical attention to the wounded with complete disregard for personal safety. His outstanding devotion to duty and his personal courage and bravery were in inspiration to his comrades.