The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Edward R. Hulse (ASN: 11019855), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Service Battery, 7th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. Corporal Hulse, with great courage and devotion to duty, successfully evacuated his vehicle, loaded with 105-mm. ammunition, from an area subjected to concentrated enemy artillery fire, thereby saving valuable equipment and supplies from almost certain destruction. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.