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 Private John H. Adair (ASN: 35219995), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Department, 103d Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on Hill 600, in the vicinity of Pororrubio, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 25 January 1945. During the attack on the hill a large number of infantrymen and seven litter squads were pinned down and suffered casualties from enemy rifle and machinegun fire. Placed in command of an improvised squad, Private Adair led the squad under heavy fire to Hill 600 where a casualty who lay in an exposed area was located. As the casualty was being evacuated, Private Adair was killed by an enemy rifleman. Private Adair’s willingness to carry out his mission in spite of certain injury or death, and his supreme sacrifice reflect the highest traditions of the military service.