The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Guy L. Stokes (ASN: 34185553), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 17 September 1943, about a quarter mile from Altavilla, Italy. Private Stokes, under heavy 88-mm. gun and mortar fire in the direct range of the enemy on the forward slope of a hill, repeatedly went forward to render first aid and bring back wounded men and officers to the battalion aid station behind the ridge of the hill. Previous to this attack, Private Stokes having jumped by parachute on 14 September, worked through the area to find injured jumpers, render first aid, and evacuate them to safety. Private Stokes’ gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.