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 First Class Thomas Armstrong (ASN: 39309086), 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, during the period from January to May 1943. During an attack by enemy aircraft, an exploding bomb seriously wounded several members of a gun crew. Private Armstrong, exposing himself to this bombing and strafing, administered first aid to the injured and assisted in their evacuation to a medical station. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.