The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Delbert Erickson (ASN: 39382844), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action at ****, Germany, on 26 February 1945. During the course of an attack by the 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, in the darkness of early morning hours, attacking echelons encountered heavy concentrations of enemy fire in fields containing an unusually great amount of enemy anti-personnel mines. Private Erickson, a litter bearer, realizing the need for additional Aid Men to treat the numerous casualties, voluntarily assumed the task of Aid Man, entered the dangerous area, and despite the enemy mortar and machine gun fire and the presence of enemy mines, proceeded upon his errand of mercy. While so engaged, he stepped upon a mine and was killed. The gallant actions of Private Erickson are in accord with military tradition and reflect credit upon the Medical Department of the Army.