Madison Hall, Jr.

Captain, U. S. Navy

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 327 (June 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Madison Hall, Jr. (NSN: 0-70274), United States Navy, for gallantry in action while Commanding the U.S.S. JENKINS (DD-447) in the van of a small task force off Kolombangara, 12 - 13 July 1943.
Commander Hall skillfully maneuvered his ship into position and assisted in a determined attack on a force of enemy cruisers which resulted in the destruction of at least four hostile vessels and the damaging of two more. 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 and the United States Naval Service.