The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) George A. Hutchinson (ASN: 0-101910), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Y Force, United States Army Forces, China-Burma-India Theater, in an isolated area of China on 16 October 1943. When a party of Americans, of which he was senior, were suddenly attacked by a superior force of bandits, Colonel Hutchinson dismounted quickly from his truck, returned the fire, and, though wounded, continued to expose himself in directing the actions of his men and stopping the attack. Colonel Hutchinson’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.