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 First Class Curtis A. Williams (ASN: 34426925), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment of the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, during July and August 1943. Despite heavy enemy tank and artillery fire, Private First Class Williams left a place of cover and crept to the aid of a severely wounded man. He then proceeded to the rear, obtained a vehicle, and, although inexperienced as a driver, drove the wounded soldier to an aid station. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.