Citation Received from United States Army….

"For gallantry in action in eastern France. At about 1900 hours on 3rd December, 1944, Technician Fifth Grade Hurst bravely administered aid to several wounded men while under continuous enemy fire. Two hours later an enemy shell wounded several more men including Technician Fifth Grade Hurst. Even though he received multiple sharapnel wounds in his left thigh, leg and lower left jaw, Technician Fifth Grade Hurst moved among the wounded and rendered all the aid possible. He then succeeded in getting them all aboard vehicles while he rode on the running board until the battery commander placed him in the cab of the vehicle.

Upon arrival at the aid station, Technician Fifth Grade Hurst insisted that all the other wounded personnel be cared for before submitting to medical attention himself. His noble actions exemplify the highest standards of gallantry and devotion to duty."

Tech Fifth Grade Hurst received the following honors:: Purple Heart, Silver Star, British Military Medal, EAME Ribbon with 3 Bronze Service Stars, WW II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon.

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