The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Paul A. Newton (ASN: 0-530119), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands. On 28 January 1945, during the battle for Fort Stotsenburg, Captain Newton, a battalion surgeon, braved enemy mortar and small arms fire, and fragments from bombs in an exploding ammunition dump in order to give medical treatment to a seriously wounded man. The casualty lay in an enemy mine field, but Captain Newton picked his way forward and successfully administered first aid. Later, during the battle for Manila on 15 February 1945, Captain Newton again voluntarily exposed himself to hostile fire in an effort to save the life of a mortally wounded officer. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.