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 (Infantry) Jack H. Hawk (ASN: 0-367124), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Heavy Weapons Company, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 8 November 1944. When an attack by Company G, *** Infantry Regiment, necessitated the closest support of the heavy weapons company of which Captain Hawk was in command, he led his men, who carried their weapons well above their heads, through the cold, swirling, shoulder-deep waters of a swollen stream. After reaching the far bank of the stream, Captain Hawk established a forward observation post in the face of enemy fire of all types, and then, in order to promote success of the assault, personally reconnoitered the terrain for a covered supply route to the forward elements, established an ammunition dump and an aid station, formed and personally led hand-carrying supply parties, and directed evacuation of the wounded, all the while directing the activity of his own unit. The dynamic leadership of Captain Hawk, his organizing ability, his devotion to duty and disregard for personal safety in his zeal for the successful completion of the mission, denote such gallantry in action as to be in accord with the military traditions of the United States.