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 (Infantry) Murray S. Pulver (ASN: 0-1310371), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 August 1944, in France. When a platoon of the company he was commanding was in dire need of ammunition, Captain Pulver personally led a carrying party across terrain covered by intense enemy fire, to deliver the necessary supplies. While on this mission Captain Pulver noticed two severely wounded men from another company, lying helpless on the battlefield where enemy machine gun, mortar, and artillery fire was falling. As soon as he returned to his command post, Captain Pulver obtained litter bearers and personally led them toward the wounded men. Enemy fire was so intense that only one of the litter bearers could be persuaded to enter the hazardous sector. Undaunted, Captain Pulver put one of the wounded men upon his back and carried him to safety. Inspired by his courage, the other litter bearers, who had remained behind, came forward and removed the other man. As a direct result of his courage and unselfish leadership, two men were saved from death. The bravery, aggressive determination, and exemplary leadership exhibited by Captain Pulver reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.