The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Ora Elmer Hunt, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 6th Infantry Brigade, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, General Hunt distinguished himself and performed exceptionally meritorious service while in command of his Brigade in action from 3 October 1918 to 31 October 1918, in the Battle of the Argonne. His Brigade was exceedingly well handled and during the battle of the Argonne from about 15 October 1918 25 October 1918, although his Post of Command was constantly under shell fire and deluged with gas and his Brigade constantly engaged, he displayed high qualities of command in the taking of the Kremhilde Stellung system of trenches in his sector and excellent control of his Brigade at all times. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General 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.