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 John B. Hook (ASN: 36350708), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 322d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on Angaur Island, Palau Group, on 18 September 1944. Conducting the advance of his section in an attack, Sergeant Hook received wounds in his face and neck from enemy shell fragments. As contact with the enemy was momentarily expected, he refused to be evacuated and, after first aid treatment, continued to lead his section. Weakness from loss of blood finally forced Technical Sergeant Hook to be evacuated. Technical Sergeant Hook’s indomitable spirit and self-sacrifice won the admiration of his comrades. His dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated 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.