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 Stanley B. Okland (ASN: 37269675), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment of the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, in 1943. Private Okland was wounded while administering first aid to the injured. In spite of this, he completed his work under heavy enemy bombardment. His courage and devotion to duty displayed the highest traditions of the Military Service.