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 Fifth Grade Max E. Sawyer (ASN: 36861798), 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 21 September 1944. While the 2d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, was heavily engaged with the enemy, Technician Sawyer, an Aid Man, entered an open field where a wounded soldier was lying exposed to enemy small arms and machine gun fire, and proceeded to administer first aid. While so engaged, he was himself severely wounded by enemy fire. He called another Aid Man forward, but refused evacuation until the soldier he had been treating was removed to a place of safety. Before a litter squad could return for him, Technician Sawyer was killed by enemy action. His gallant actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and upon the Medical Department of the Army.