The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Cavalry), [then Second Lieutenant] John T. Hindman (ASN: 0-1690954), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Troop F, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in the heroic leadership of his platoon in the Philippine Islands on 27 April 1945. An infantry company, which his platoon was supporting, was unable to penetrate the enemy position which consisted of heavy bunkers and caves located on a hill. Lieutenant Hindman volunteered to lead a platoon attack, coordinated with artillery fire. He reached the foot of the fortified hill under the protection of the concentrated artillery fire and then led his platoon up the slope, destroying the enemy positions, killing many of the enemy, and capturing several machine guns and mortars. Lieutenant Hindman’s heroic leadership was an inspiration to his men and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.