During a German counterattack on that day, near Chambois, France, he was wounded in the leg but continued to fight and, in order to direct the shots of friendly tank destroyers, he willingly exposed himself to intense enemy fire.
During a German counterattack on that day, near Chambois, France, he was wounded in the right thigh while taking cover behind a tree. Hawk continued to fight and, in order to direct the shots of friendly tank destroyers, he willingly exposed himself to intense enemy fire.