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 Harry J. Smith (ASN: 37300277), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on 4 July 1944, in ****, France. During the assault of the 2d Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, on Hill 95, Private Smith, Company E, was the last Medical Aid Man left in the column. Regardless of the hazards, he exerted himself continually to reach wounded men and care for them. Throughout the attack, the battalion was subjected to intense mortar and artillery fire which inflicted numerous casualties. One company reached the hill and went into position, but Private Smith disdained cover and returned over the route of the attack to bring in the casualties. When the next company came into position, he went out in the face of direct enemy fire to recover wounded. Throughout the engagement, Private Smith’s superb courage, determination and conscientious perseverance above the call of duty was in the highest tradition of the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.