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 Sam (Samuel) Frank Taylor (ASN: 33652285), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of St. Lo, Normandy, France, 17 July 1944. Private Taylor, an Aid Man, entered a mine field to administer first aid to several wounded soldiers. He was himself fatally wounded after reaching the wounded men, but despite the severity of his wounds, he administered first aid to a wounded soldier, and directed litter-bearers to other wounded soldiers in the field. His zealous devotion to duty without regard for his personal condition reflects the highest credit upon his character as a soldier and upon the Medical Department of the Army.