Martin P. Knowlton

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Martin P. Knowlton (1410744), Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 24th Infantry Division at Pastrana, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 27 October 1944. On this date, Private Knowlton, with complete disregard for his own personal safety and in line with heavy enemy sniper fire, administered medical aid to approximately ten wounded men. This act required Private Knowlton to expose himself repeatedly as a target to the enemy snipers and, despite the fact that bullets were striking near him and the fact that one bullet penetrated his jungle pack, he continued administering first aid. Private Knowlton’s daring and fearless courage exhibited in this feat is worthy of the highest traditions of the army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.