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 Technician Fourth Grade Hubert L. Chapman (ASN: 38431341), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 24 November 1944. The 3d Battalion Command Post, *** Infantry Regiment, was subjected to heavy and accurate enemy shellfire which continued over a period of three hours. Members of the staff were forced to seek cover in the basement of the building. All telephone lines had been destroyed and it was impossible to move the radio transmitter and receiving set into the basement. Realizing the necessity for continuous radio contact with the first floor keeping the radio in constant operation until he was killed by shell fragments. His gallant action in remaining at his post, coolly and efficiently performing his duties despite extremely heavy fire which forced the others to seek shelter, reflect the highest credit upon Technician Chapman’s character and training as a soldier.