Joseph J. Graham

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Joseph J. Graham (37136296), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Field Artillery Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division. When the enemy began shelling a road over which a large convoy was passing, Sergeant Graham, with great presence of mind and initiative under fire, ordered the drivers to proceed at high speed over this road out of range of the enemy. His prompt and courageous action prevented the destruction of much-needed equipment and supplies.