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] Jay C. Budahn (ASN: 3651`1780), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily in 1943. Private Budahn, with the aid of two other men, successfully evacuated a seriously wounded soldier during an enemy tank assault. Although surrounded by the enemy and exposed to intense machine gun and small arms fire, he accomplished his mission. Private Budahn’s resoluteness and coolness under heavy enemy fire merit the highest praise. 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Private First Class [then Private] Jay C. Budahn (ASN: 3651`1780), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily in 1943. Private Budahn resolutely advanced under enemy mortar and artillery barrage to administer first aid and to evacuate seriously wounded personnel to safety. His untiring zeal and constant devotion to duty greatly reduces loss of life. Private First Class Budahn’s 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.