The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Technician Fifth Grade David Elisha Young, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company A, 1st Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Limor, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 2 December 1944. On that date, the 127th Infantry Regiment was attacking a strong Japanese position in a ravine. Technician Fourth Grade Young, an attached Medical Aidman, crawled forward to render first aid to the wounded. Working his way through dense jungle vegetation in the face of heavy enemy fire, he reached the nearest man, rendered first aid, and evacuated the patient to the rear. With complete disregard for his own safety, he again moved forward through heavy brush and enemy fire to reach the second man. After administering emergency treatment, he brought the soldier back for further care. As the enemy fire grew more intense, Technician Fifth Grade Young returned for the third, fourth, and fifth man, treating each where he lay, and then evacuating him to safety. For two hours he crawled back and forth through the dense vegetation and hazardous fire, never ceasing in his efforts until the last man had been cared for. Through his magnificent courage in repeatedly risking his life to save those of five wounded soldiers, Technician Fifth Grade Young provided for his comrades an inspiration which reflects the highest traditions of the Army Medical Corps.