The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Medical Corps) [then First Lieutenant] Roy W. Day, Jr. (ASN: 0-347781), United States Army Air Forces, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Officer with the 7th Material Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group (Heavy), Far East Air Force, in action at Clark Field, Philippine Islands, on 8 December 1941. Seeing wounded men on the field, without hesitation or regard for his own safety, Major Day ran to their assistance, administering immediate and timely first aid, and assisted in evacuating the wounded. Major Day’s prompt and gallant actions contributed a great deal toward saving a number of lives and were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service, reflecting great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.