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 Doyle M. Helms (ASN: 37104303), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 1st Infantry Division in the period from January to April 1943. While under heavy enemy machine gun and mortar fire, Private Helms left the protection of his fox hole to render first aid to the wounded. His courage and cool deportment gave confidence to the men about him and greatly minimized loss of life. 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.