The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Royall B. Fleming (ASN: 0-478392), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 92d Infantry Division in action on 8 February 1945, in Italy. Captain Fleming commanded a Medical Section which was part of a task force of infantry, armor and engineers in offensive operations against the enemy. He exposed himself to hostile artillery, mortar, small arms fire and anti-personnel mines, by personally reconnoitering for a suitable position for a battalion aid station. Locating the position, Captain Fleming again exposed himself, by returning to the medical section and guiding it to the position selected. Immediately setting up the aid station, he quickly and efficiently administered first aid, comforted the wounded and supervised transfusions in the midst of very heavy artillery and mortar concentration in the immediate area. He worked during the entire period from 8 February to 11 February 1945. Captain Fleming’s devotion to duty, determination, zeal and care of the wounded under hazardous combat conditions reflect on the highest traditions of the United States Army.