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 Third Grade Arthur J. Barry, United States Army, for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 31st Infantry Division, near Maramag, Minanao, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1945. While on duty at the Battalion Aid Station, the infantry battalion to which he was assigned encountered intense enemy machine gun, rifle and grenade fire which severely wounded the Battalion Surgeon who was far forward treating casualties. With complete disregard for his own safety he left his covered position, crawled forward to the side of the wounded officer and administered vital first aid. Then, due to the seriousness of the wound, despite the nearness of the enemy, he gently picked the officer up, exposing himself to the intense enemy fire, and evacuated him to the rear and in so doing received slight shrapnel wounds from enemy grenades. This act reflects great credit on himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service.