The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Claude L. Creighton (ASN: 20468642), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 August 1944, in France. Technical Sergeant Creighton was assigned to duty with an infantry force engaged in an attack against the enemy. During a fire fight, many of Technical Sergeant Creighton’s comrades were wounded. With complete disregard for his own safety, Technical Sergeant Creighton voluntarily moved from place to place on the battlefield, rendering first aid and evacuating the wounded. When he, himself, was wounded, he continued evacuating those more seriously hurt until he received a second wound and had to be evacuated himself. This daring action undoubtedly saved the lives of four of Technical Sergeant Creighton’s comrades. The personal bravery and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Technical Sergeant Creighton reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.