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) Hubert H. Stephens (ASN: 0387707), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 8 and 9 October 1944. On 8 October, two companies of the *** Infantry Regiment, together with two platoons from the *** Infantry Regiment, were given the mission of seizing the town of ***. Despite stubborn enemy resistance, this force fought its way forward and secured the town that evening. On the following morning, enemy tanks and infantry moved into the north edge of the town but were driven back after a fierce fire fight during the course of which six enemy tanks were destroyed and over a hundred Germans, including a tank officer, were captured. Throughout this action, Captain Stephens, Commanding Officer, Company K, *** Infantry Regiment, made personal reconnaissance under enemy observation and fire, enabling his troops to advance with minimum casualties. His dynamic leadership, tactical acumen, and personal bravery under fire served as an inspiration to his troops, and contributed to the success of this operation. 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.