The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Harry Fineman (ASN: 6978470), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 59th Coast Artillery Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action at Fort Hughes, Philippine Islands, on 10 April 1942. On that date, a flight of Japanese bombers destroyed the communications between Anti-Aircraft guns and the Battery’s range section. As another flight of bombers approached, Sergeant Fineman left cover and ran across open ground to the guns. He tested the lines, found the breaks, repaired the lines, and restored communication vital to the efficiency of the battery. While doing his duty, Sergeant Fineman was killed by enemy artillery fire. Sergeant Fineman’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.