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 Calvin M. Swanson (ASN: 33680621), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Medical Detachment of the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Normandy, France, on 18 July 1944. Private Swanson, a Medical Aid Man, attempted to evacuate several wounded men who were lying in a field of German S-mines. As he made his way forward with utter disregard for his personal safety he was killed by an exploding mine. His gallant action in placing the welfare of wounded comrades above his own life reflects the highest credit upon his character as a soldier, and upon the Medical Department of the Army.