The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Claude C. Huls (ASN: RA-57504803), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 72d Tank Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 18 May 1951, near Yongnee-ri, Korea. On this date Sergeant Huls was a tank commander positioned on the left flank of his platoon in a very narrow draw. The enemy was attempting to push through this draw and cut the main road in an effort to get behind other units further to the north. The enemy’s main attack came from the left flank and was immediately taken under fire by Sergeant Hula. The return fire from the enemy was intense and directed at his position in an effort to get past him. Realizing the need for more fire from his tank in order to hold the enemy, Sergeant Hula, with utter disregard for his own safety, exposed himself above the turret of his tank to fire his fifty caliber machine gun. He remained in this position until seriously wounded by the enemy small arms fire. His bravery resulted in the enemy being held until further support from his platoon arrived. With their help the enemy was beaten back and our positions held. The gallant actions of Sergeant Huls on this occasion were an inspiration to his comrades and reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.