The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Karl E. Taylor (ASN: 38086886), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 305th Engineer Battalion, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 11 October 1944 in France. Thinking two men had been wounded by shell fire, Technician Fifth Grade Taylor ran to their aid and administered first aid. Learning however that he was in an anti-personnel mine field, he retraced his steps, carrying one of the wounded to safety and disregarding his personal safety, returned and evacuated the second casualty. Technician Fifth Grade Taylor’s courage, gallantry, and sincere devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.