The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Hyman Salowitz (ASN: 32501332), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Detachment, 61st Engineer Combat Battalion, on 24 December 1944, in Belgium. During a surprise enemy attack upon a platoon preparing a bridge for demolition, a soldier manning a 50-caliber machine gun atop a vehicle was severely wounded. Despite close range automatic weapons and anti-tank fire upon the vehicle, Technician Fifth Grade Salowitz unhesitatingly ran to the aid of the wounded gunner. En route, he was struck by a burst of fire and was last seen attempting to make his way toward the wounded soldier. By his selfless devotion and valor, Technician Fifth Grade Salowitz reflected great credit on himself and the military service.