The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fourth Grade Donald Tsugio Nakashima (ASN: 30105471), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 442d Regimental Combat Team, in action against the enemy near Biffontaine, France, on 31 October 1944. When Technician Fourth Grade Nakashima observed that several of his comrades were wounded in a prolonged artillery and mortar shelling, he immediately left his cover to go to their aid. While he was rendering first aid to one of the casualties, the enemy concentrated a heavy artillery barrage in his immediate vicinity. Unmindful of his own safety, Technician Fourth Grade Nakashima shielded his comrade with his own body, and when the shelling was decreased in intensity, finished his application of first aid and evacuated his patient to safety. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.