(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Richard F. Cullen, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Tunisia, in 1943. Technician Fifth Grade Cullen voluntarily subjected himself to enemy fire to allow the evacuation of wounded soldiers. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technician Fifth Grade Cullen, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.