David J. Hillhouse

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to David J. Hillhouse (6818625), Hospital Corpsman First Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman First Class Hillhouse distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 25 March 1969 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.