The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Fintan Anthony Murphy (ASN: 0-498621), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as Chaplain, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy from 20 October to 16 November 1944, in France. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Murphy, 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 Army.