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 Richard G. Hanson (ASN: 37269575), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from April through August 1943. When the organization to which he was attached suffered heavy casualties because of intense enemy small arms, mortar, and artillery fire, Corporal Hanson proceeded under direct fire to the aid of the wounded and successfully evacuated our men as well as a number of the enemy. His actions were of inestimable value to his organization and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.