The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Hugh P. Sutherland, United States Navy, for gallantry in action on November 1, 1942, at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. When it became impossible to remove wounded to the rear, during action against Japanese forces at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Sutherland worked his way to the front lines and calmly administered first aid under fire. Later he helped evacuate the patients across a river by amphibious tank. 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.