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 Technician Fourth Grade Wayne E. Kenneson (ASN: 31373792), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment of the 35th Infantry Division, in action in Lorraine France on 18 November and 11 December 1944. On 18 November, Sergeant Kenneson advanced into an open field in the face of intense enemy artillery and mortar fire to administer first aid to a wounded officer. Again on 11 December, Sergeant Kenneson demonstrated his unselfish devotion to duty and high order of courage when he persisted in the treatment of casualties on a newly-established bridgehead across the **** River, then subjected to extremely heavy enemy fire of all types, until he was killed by the hostile fire. His intrepid actions were an inspiration to his comrades and are in accord with the highest traditions of the Medical Department of the Army.