The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Benjamin H. Bell (ASN: RA-38275888), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of the Medical Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, on 7 September 1950, near Taegu, Korea. Upon hearing that an infantry unit forced to withdraw under heavy pressure, had left a wounded comrade in their old position, Corporal Bell, without hesitation, volunteered to make the evacuation. With another aid man, Corporal Bell moved forward in a 1/4 ton litter vehicle as far as practicable and then dismounting, started off on foot. After traveling over a mile and a half, through territory recently abandoned by friendly forces and under heavy enemy fire, they reached the wounded man and hand-carried him back to their vehicle. Corporal Bell, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, through outstanding courage and determination, undoubtedly saved the life of a fellow soldier. Corporal Bell’s gallant actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.