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 Second Lieutenant (Coast Artillery Corps) James F. Hughes (ASN: 0-2046380), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 68th Coast Artillery Regiment, on 3 April 1944. On that date, Second Lieutenant Hughes proceeded under shellfire to examine the radar which had been damaged. Learning that the battery communications were disrupted by fire, he left the radar in order to check for casualties in the area. He directed the removal of one wounded soldier from a gun position, a second wounded soldier from a foxhole near another gun, and supervised first aid to another. As he proceeded to the aid of two other men, he was killed by fragments from a further series of shells, approximately 24 rounds, which then exploded in the area. His courage, devotion to duty, and selfless consideration for the welfare of his men were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.