The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal [then Private First Class] Arthur H. Hunter (ASN: RA-13292003), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 14 August 1950, near Samni-dong, Korea. While Corporal Hunter’s company was occupying a defensive position along the Naktong River front, they were subjected to an overwhelming attack by the enemy which threatened to overrun the area. During the ensuing action, Corporal Hunter and a companion, armed with a machine gun and rifle, voluntarily remained in a forward position exposed to the intense enemy fire in order to cover the forced partial withdrawal of the company. When their machine gun malfunctioned, rendering their position untenable, Corporal Hunter seized his rifle and laid down a stream of accurate fire, stalling the hostile attack. This action enabled the companion to repair the machine gun and gave his company time to reorganize and finally defeat the enemy. When the action ended, more than 70 dead North Koreans were counted in front of the position occupied by Corporal Hunter. His gallantry reflects the highest credit on himself and the military service.