The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Hugh T. Hunt (ASN: 34432913), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 July 1944, in France. Upon reaching the objective Private First Class Hunt’s company received a strong enemy counterattack and was forced to withdraw. Private First Class Hunt and a comrade refused to withdraw but remained to render medical care to the wounded. Despite the close proximity of the enemy they administered aid to a platoon leader who was severely wounded. Although they were captured by the enemy their gallant and courageous actions were responsible for providing medical care despite extremely hazardous conditions. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Hunt, 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.