The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Hubert G. Curry (ASN: 16054969), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery C, 476th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft) Battalion, supporting the 41st Infantry Division, in the vicinity of Parai, Biak Island, on 12 June 1944. On that date, the platoon to which Staff Sergeant Curry was assigned was changing gun positions. While exposed to fire from the enemy during the movement, an enemy mortar made a direct hit on a prime mover, upsetting a gun being towed behind. The platoon moved on, leaving the gun to be recovered later. Knowing the hazard involved, Staff Sergeant Curry and his Commanding Officer returned to salvage the equipment and prevent it from falling into the hands of the enemy. When within about 50 yards of the gun, in the face of enemy fire, he started the motor of the truck as the enemy opened up with mortars and large caliber weapons, which set the vehicle afire, exploding some ammunition, again forcing him to take cover. The next day, with the aid of a tank, he righted the gun and removed it from the area, Staff Sergeant Curry’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.