The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Ivan A. Bolstridge (ASN: 31283729), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Normandy, France, 11 to 12 July 1944. On 11 July 1944, Private Bolstridge, on duty at the regimental aid station, volunteered to assist burdened litter bearers on the front line. There he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to render aid and assistance to wounded men and to evacuate them from the field. On 12 July 1944 he volunteered for the same duty, and in response to a call, fearlessly and in total disregard for his own safety proceeded over a hedgerow and into an open field covered by enemy fire to aid a wounded man, where he was killed instantly by an enemy artillery shell. The tenacity of purpose and heroic actions of Private Bolstridge in the performance of duties above those required of him, pays tribute to his character as a soldier and is in accord with the high traditions of the Medical Department of the Army.