The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Moqqadem Moham ou Hammar, French Army, for gallantry in action while attached to and serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1942/1943. While on patrol in enemy territory, this soldier, on his own initiative and heedless of grave personal danger, courageously advanced in the face of heavy enemy fire, thereby permitting his patrol to secure useful information concerning enemy positions.