The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Arnold Junior Hovland (NSN: 3815502), United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving as a Hospital Corpsman attached to an assault landing company of the V Amphibious Corps, during operations on Eniwetok Atoll, on 18 February 1944. Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Hovland observed a seriously wounded Marine lying in an extremely hazardous position in the front lines. He made his way forward under severe machine gun and mortar fire and was removing the burning clothes from the helpless man when killed by enemy fire. 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.