The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Arthur T. Malicoat (ASN: 37505340), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment of the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Germany, on 7 March 1945. When five men were wounded by enemy machine gun fire as they moved across open ground, Private Malicoat, an Aid Man, went forward although the enemy failed to recognized his red cross insignia and continued to fire into the area, administered first aid to his comrades and evacuated them to safety. His gallantry and daring saved the lives of two of his fellow soldiers and are in accord with the military traditions of the United States..