The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Private Alexander Katchuck (MCSN: 311600), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, Third Battalion, FOURTH Marine Regiment, in the Philippine Islands on 29 December 1941. When two men, wounded during the early part of an intense aerial bombardment and strafing attack, were placed in a truck for evacuation to the hospital, and abandoned by the driver at the appearance of a wave of enemy bombers immediately overhead, Private Katchuck volunteered without hesitation to leave his shelter and assist in dispatching the casualties to the hospital. This was accomplished expeditiously and in the face of the hazards of repeated attacks by enemy aircraft. At the hospital, he assisted in locating two medical officers, turned over his casualties, and returned to his post. His gallant action was instrumental in avoiding the possibility of further injury or death to the two wounded marines.