The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Gunner’s Mate First Class Chester T. Hall, United States Naval Reserve, for gallantry in action as a member of a naval combat demolition unit which participated in the Normandy invasion, 6 June 1944. Gunner’s Mate First Class Hall successfully completed his mission in the face of heavy gunfire and then directed incoming craft to the beach, exposing himself on numerous occasions. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.