Paul N. Mccarthy

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Paul N. McCarthy (0-1044892), Captain, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 467th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), on 6 June 1944, in France. On D-Day, Captain McCarthy’s battery was subjected to concentrated 88-mm. and mortar fire. Many vehicles carrying vital supplies of ammunition received direct hits. The resulting fires and explosions threatened the lives of his men and necessitated the constant shifting of the vehicles. At great personal risk, Captain McCarthy, braving the heavy enemy fire, personally directed the unloading of ammunition and the evacuation of the vehicles. By his heroic actions and courageous leadership, Captain McCarthy reflected great credit on himself and the military service.