The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Corps of Engineers) Arthur S. Hyde (ASN: 0-1100163), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 306th Engineer Combat Battalion, 81st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, on 24 September 1944. During the performance of his normal duties, Captain Hyde came upon an infantry platoon under enemy fire. A member of the platoon was seriously wounded and lying in an exposed position on the road. Captain Hyde, upon seeing the plight of the wounded soldier, came forward with utter disregard of the enemy fire and removed the injured man to a place of cover. He then obtained a vehicle and proceeded to transport the wounded man to an aid station. During the course of the trip he himself was shot through the leg by an enemy sniper, but despite this injury continued on until reaching a battalion aid station. The fearless actions of Captain Hyde were undoubtedly instrumental in saving the wounded man from further injury or possible death, and serves as an inspiration to all who know of his feat. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hyde, 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.