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 Joseph E. Johnson (ASN: 33700846), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 15 March 1945, in the vicinity of Ommersheim, Germany. Although subjected to heavy artillery, mortar and small arms fire, Technician Fifth Grade Johnson, with utter disregard for personal safety, moved among the men of Company K administering first aid. Despite severe enemy artillery and machine gun fire, he carried severely wounded men to covered positions where first aid could be given and evacuation was possible. His outstanding gallantry and determination to perform his mission reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.