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 John Burleson Ethridge (ASN: 37107881), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment of the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 11 August 1944. During the bitter combat operations near ****, Private Ethridge, an Aid Man attached to Company L, *** Infantry Regiment, displayed such courage and steadfastness in administering first aid to the wounded, that his actions served as an inspiration to all soldiers in the area. During an intense enemy artillery and mortar barrage, Private Ethridge advanced into the field of fire to continue his work of caring for and evacuating the wounded, and was himself mortally wounded. Private Ethridge’s gallantry and zealous devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon his character as a soldier, and upon the Medical Department of the Army.