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 Private First Class Almon E. Hulet (ASN: 37212031), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 276th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 4 January 1945, at Wingen, France. When his outpost was attacked by a superior enemy force, he manned a machine gun, covered the withdrawal of his comrades, and continued his point-blank fire until killed. Private Hulet’s gallant actions enabled his company to reform and later recapture the town.