The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Martin Campbell (ASN: 6697767), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Cannon Company, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Ferme Combier, Algeria, 9 November 1942. During the Oran Offensive, Private Campbell, while operating a machine gun of a self-propelled 75-mm. howitzer, automatic weapon was twice wounded. Nevertheless, he continued to place effective fire on the enemy until he lost consciousness. Private Campbell, in the unselfish performance of his duties, gave no thought to his personal safety. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.