Carl Hinton

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Carl Hinton (14095127), Technician Fifth Grade [then Corporal], U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Hinton volunteered to drive a medical truck during the absence of the assigned driver. Corporal Hinton worked continuously under heavy artillery, mortar and sniper fire. Although his vehicle was hit three times by artillery fire he continued to evacuate wounded men until his vehicle was completely knocked out. Technician Fifth Grade Hinton’s personal bravery and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the Military Forces of the United States.