The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Arthur M. Smith (ASN: 33795120), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 363d Medical Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 3 March 1945, in the vicinity of Bubingen, Germany. Sergeant Smith volunteered to select a defiladed route of evacuation through an area known to be sown with anti-personnel mines. Sergeant Smith returned, led his group of eight litter bearers along the selected route, and supervised the administration of first aid under enemy machine gun and artillery fire. He discovered a seriously wounded soldier lying in a mine field, made his way to him, administered first aid, and personally carried the man to safety. The magnificent courage and outstanding gallantry under fire Sergeant Smith reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.