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 Captain (Air Corps) Carl Townsend Hull, Jr. (ASN: 0-420599), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-29 Superfortress Bomber of the 770th Bombardment Squadron, 462d Bombardment Group (Very Heavy) TWENTIETH Air Force, while participating in combat operations against enemy installations at Cmura, Kyushu, Japan, on 5 January 1945. Immediately after bombs away, the first fighter attacked and knocked out two engines on the lead airplane, causing it to lose speed and altitude and setting it up as a “cripple” for enemy fighters which were savagely pressing the attack on the formation. Displaying great heroism and utter disregard for personal safety, Captain Hull with great skill and resolution voluntarily flew as protective cover for the damaged airplane, shielding it from many of the savage and closely pressed attacks until such time as it flew into an undercast. His coolness and refusal to abandon a comrade was an inspiration to all. Such disregard for personal safety and conspicuous gallantry in action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Air Forces, and reflects great credit upon Captain Hull and the XX Bomber Command.