The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Samuel E. Hull (ASN: 33681836), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Luxembourg, on 29 December 1944. On that date, Private Hull’s platoon was in a defensive position guarding an important highway near Wiltz, Luxembourg. When the enemy counterattacked with a large force of infantry and supporting tanks, the men of the platoon bravely opened fire with small arms but were threatened with destruction by hostile tank fire. Private Hull, armed with a rocket launcher, waited until the lead tank approached to within thirty-five yards of his position, then leaped from his foxhole and standing completely exposed fired point-blank at the tank. He scored a direct hit, disabling the tank, and while still exposed to withering fire he reloaded, fired at the second tank and scored another direct hit. The third tank fled leaving the supporting enemy infantry at the mercy of the platoon. Private First Class Hull’s fearless determination, his courage and inspiring devotion to duty, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.