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 [then Private] Sam Blumenfeld (ASN: 37269870), 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 and Sicily, during the period from February through July. Although painfully wounded, Private Blumenfeld crawled through heavy enemy fire to the aid of an injured soldier and assisted him in evacuation to a place of safety. This outstanding example of devotion to duty reflected great credit on his company and in keeping with the highest traditions of military service,