The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Harry W. Buchanan (ASN: 32066313), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment of the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, while temporarily attached to the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, during July and August 1943. Throughout a long engagement with the enemy, Corporal Buchanan evacuated seriously wounded patients over a road under constant enemy fire. Although without rest and in great danger at all times, his courage did not waver. Technician Fifth Grade Buchanan’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.