Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, General Orders No. 19 (March 2, 1945)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Curtis L. Phillips (ASN: 36145574), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, *** Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy. On 4 January 1945, during a heavy attack on friendly positions int eh vicinity of Bastogne, Belgium, Sergeant Phillips moved forward to evacuate casualties who were very numerous. Wounded men were lying in the midst of heavy fighting, but Sergeant Phillips proceeded with the evacuation under heavy artillery and small arms fire despite the fact hat enemy tanks were nearing our lines. Although two of the aid men with him were killed and a third wounded, he continued evacuating the wounded. Four times he returned to the scene of battle to evacuate casualties. His courage was an inspiration to the fighting men who realized that regardless of enemy action, they were able to receive medical aid. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Phillips, 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.