The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Private] David H. Murphy (ASN: 42028712), United States Army, for gallantry in action in northern France while serving with the 90th Infantry Division. On 6 July 1944 when his platoon sergeant was seriously wounded and another man was wounded attempting to rescue him, Sergeant Murphy on his own initiative, went forward through intense enemy fire and rescued the second man. This gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Murphy was an inspiration to his comrades and in keeping with the highest traditions of the service.