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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Milton A. Hull (MCSN: 0-13075), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to the Chinese Guerilla Loyal Patriotic Army inside Japanese occupied territory in China. Courageous and aggressive in the face of opposition, First Lieutenant Hull repeatedly displayed outstanding initiative in his guerilla attacks upon the enemy. On 27 November 1944, accompanied by a Chinese interpreter and three Chinese troops he voluntarily approached to within four hundred yards of the heavily garrisoned Japanese Anhwa Station and placed an explosive charge under the rails of an enemy controlled railway. The charge detonated that evening, derailing and damaging a locomotive engine and two cars, killing eight Japanese and injuring twenty others. By his unwavering determination and brave defiance of personal danger in carrying out this daring foray, First Lieutenant Hull contributed materially to the success of operations in this area. His valiant spirit and heroic action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    November 27, 1950
    Authority: Board of Awards: Serial 791 (August 2, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Milton A. Hull (MCSN: 0-13075), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of Company D, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 27 November 1950. Undeterred by the continuous barrage of heavy hostile fire from a fanatical and numerically superior enemy force which attacked and drove his company from defensive positions on the high ground north of Yudam-ni, Captain Hull immediately reorganized his company and personally led his men in a valiant effort to retake the hill. Although seriously wounded during the fierce counterattack which ensued, he refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his company in the assault, moving bout among his men in the face of intense enemy fire and shouting words of encouragement. By his outstanding and heroic leadership, he served to inspire his troops to Herculean efforts in successfully regaining and defending the vital hill position despite heavy casualties which reduced his force to approximately fifteen men. His cool courage, aggressive fighting spirit and unfaltering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Captain Hull and the United States Naval Service.