The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Leonard J. McCullough (ASN: 33117759), United States Army, for gallantry in actin while serving with the Medical Detachment, 435th Antiaircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, In action against the enemy on 22 September 1944, in the vicinity of Forte del Marmi, Italy. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.