The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Russell J. Hogan (ASN: 15105631), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Germany, on 9 March 1945. When his platoon was pinned in position by heavy enemy fire emanating from a building which overlooked the American position, Private Hogan, an automatic rifleman, covered the withdrawal of his comrades. He was mortally wounded as he exposed himself to fire upon the enemy in the building. His gallant self-sacrifice and utter disregard for personal safety reflect high credit upon his character and training as a soldier.