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 [then Private First Class] Arden E. Pritts (ASN: 33412453), United States Army, for gallantry in action in northern France while serving with the Medical Detachment, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. On 10 June 1944 when his battalion launched an attack over very difficult terrain, his company commander received a severe wound. While the area was still under very heavy artillery and small arms fire, Technician Fifth Grade Pritts, disregarding his own personal safety and being warned that he ran great risk of becoming a casualty himself, set out with two companions and worked his way 150 yards into the shelled area where the enemy had excellent observation. Reaching the wounded Captain, he removed him from the shelled area and enabled him to receive timely treatment for his wounds. This gallant action on the part of Technician Fifth Grade Pritts is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and an inspiration to all who witnessed his actions.