Bagwell, William E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 374 - 2 September 1953

Master Sergeant WILLIAM E. BAGWELL, RA20463269, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea, Company "F" assaulted enemy held Hill "412". During the first stages of the battle, Sergeant BAGWELL assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. When the support of the reserve platoon was urgently needed and the radio operator was too exhausted to ascend one of the peaks to transmit the message, Sergeant BAGWELL, taking over the radio, ascended the second peak of the hill in an attempt to relay the important request. Upon reaching the peak, he was subjected to intense concentrations of enemy shellfire, making successful radio transmission impossible. He then moved down the hill to the reserve platoon's position and relayed the request for assistance and directed two squads back up the hill into position while under the heavy barrage. Upon completing his mission, he resumed his direction of the evacuation of wounded. In the last moments of the battle, Sergeant BAGWELL moved up to the highest peak of the hill, exposing himself to the enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire, to make certain that all friendly soldiers had withdrawn from the area. Sergeant BAGWELL'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Arkansas.

Balinas, Antonio Rodriguez (1st citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 278 - 13 July 1951

SECOND LIEUTENANT ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ BALINAS, 01685780, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 23 April 1951, while occupying defensive positions on Hill 305, in the vicinity of Ognyo-bong, Korea, Company "F" was subjected to a furious attack by an estimated 300 enemy. During the ensuing attack, Lieutenant RODRIGUEZ BALINAS, leader of the Second Platoon, continuously moved through withering hostile fire, encouraging and directing his men. Upon learning that the platoon's left flank was exposed, he personally went to the imperiled position to evaluate the situation and later returned with a squad to reinforce the weakened flank. Although the supply of ammunition was becoming critically low, he determinedly fought on until a re- supply of ammunition arrived. Lieutenant RODRIGUEZ BALINAS'S gallantry under fire inspired the members of his unit to contain the enemy attack and reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Balinas, Antonio Rodriguez (2nd citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 197 - 29 MAY 1952

First Lieutenant Antonio Rodriguez Balinas, # 01685780, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 23 December 1951, Company "G", reinforced by the weapons platoon of Company "F", attacked heavily fortified hostile positions on Hill 200, near Sangyon-Myon, Korea. Lieutenant Rodriguez Balinas, platoon leader of the weapons platoon, attached himself to the assault platoon in order to direct close support fire from the mortars and 57 millimeter rifles of his platoon. After the supporting fire was lifted, he joined the assault platoon in its attack on the well entrenched enemy. Firing his carbine and throwing hand grenades, he effectively destroyed one hostile position. During the course of this vicious fighting, Lieutenant Rodriguez Balinas lost his carbine but, armed with only two hand grenades, he undauntedly charged another position manned by an enemy machine gun crew. He fearlessly walked through the lethal hail of fire directly toward the hostile bunker, hurled his hand grenades and completely destroyed the position and its occupants. Although painfully wounded in this action, he refused evacuation until the last of the wounded men had been removed to safety. Lieutenant Rodriguez Balinas' outstanding gallantry and inspirational leadership were instrumental in the success of the mission and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Puerto Rico.

Balzac, Rafael E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION

GENERAL ORDERS # 348 - 27 November 1952
Master Sergeant RAFAEL E. BALZAC, RA20023787, Infantry, Company "C", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 19 July 1952, elements of Company "C" were assaulting hostile positions near Yu-hyon, Korea, when they were suddenly subjected to an intense enemy mortar barrage. Sergeant BALZAC, who was severely wounded by the intense barrage, refused aid and evacuation as he undauntedly remained with his company throughout the ensuing action. When the order was given to withdraw, Sergeant BALZAC assisted in evacuating a wounded comrade. Upon reaching friendly positions, he again refused medical aid, and after calling for volunteers to accompany him, left his position of comparative safety to further assist in evacuating the wounded. As he was carrying a fallen comrade to safety, the entire area was brought under a devastating barrage of enemy mortar fire resulting in Sergeant BALZAC sustaining mortal wounds. The outstanding gallantry and selfless actions displayed by Sergeant BALZAC under enemy fire, reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal service from Puerto Rico.

Baughn, Jack Jr.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #88 - 5 June 1954

Sergeant First Class JACK BAUGHN, JR., US52218139, Infantry, Company "E", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. During the evening and night of 14 June 1953, in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea, Company "E" commenced a raid on enemy held Hill "412". As Sergeant BAUGHN'S squad neared the objective, it was subjected to heavy enemy fire which wounded the squad leader. Sergeant BAUGHN immediately assumed command of the squad, reorganized it and aggressively led the group up the slope. He courageously guided his men through the intense defensive barrages, forced the enemy to retreat and, upon reaching the crest, deployed his men in an effective defense perimeter. Upon receiving the order to withdraw, Sergeant BAUGHN skillfully led the squad to the assembly area and then volunteered to guide a screening patrol back to the shell torn objective in an attempt to retrieve wounded personnel. Disregarding the heavy enemy artillery and mortar bombardment, he again moved into the area under fire and succeeded in evacuating several United Nations casualties to safety. Sergeant BAUGHN then led the screening patrol back to the main line of resistance. Sergeant BAUGHN'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Kentucky.

Beard, Howard Jr.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 4 - 5 Jan 1954

Corporal HOWARD BEARD, JR., US55197372, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. During the morning and afternoon of 17 July 1953, in the vicinity of Sinmok-Tong, Korea, Corporal BEARD was a member of a company raiding force advancing on enemy held Hill "433". He aggressively climbed the slope and charged the enemy, throwing hand grenades and firing his weapon. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Corporal BEARD repeatedly moved within a few yards of enemy bunkers and trenches to effectively fire upon the defenders. His courageous actions and constant encouragement inspired his men to fight still harder and to inflict extensive damage upon the foe. Observing heavy fire coming from a bunker, he valiantly rushed to an exposed position and fired upon the enemy troops in the fortification in an attempt to neutralize their fire. In this brave move to protect his comrades, Corporal BEARD was mortally wounded by a burst of enemy small arms fire. Corporal BEARD'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Illinois.

Baxter, Roy Samuel

Newspaper Account - "City Soldier Gets Silver Star"

"The Silver Star for gallantry in action has been awarded to Pfc. Roy S. Baxter, 3815 Bloomington Avenue, a member of the Second Infantry Division in Korea.  Baxter distinguished himself last October 10 in the vicinity of Sutae-ri when his unit was temporarily halted by a heavy volume of hostile fire.

Setting up his weapon in an exposed spot and with complete disregard for his own safety, Baxter delivered accurate fire until his unit was able to continue the advance.  Later he secured another weapon when his broke down, and again joined in the assault."

[KWE Note: Roy Baxter was from Minnesota.]

Becerril-Saavedra, Miguel L.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 205 - 19 June 1951

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS MIGUEL L. BECERRIL SAAVEDRA, RA30451639, Infantry, Company "C", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 19 April 1951, when the First Platoon of Company "C" was ordered to attack and seize the high ground near Hwanchan-dong, Korea, Private BECERRIL SAAVEDRA, an acting squad leader, and his men were leading the advance. Upon coming under intense enemy small arms and mortar fire, Private BECERRIL SAAVEDRA, with no thought for his personal safety, completely exposed himself in order to direct the fire and movement of his squad by arm and oral commands. After a long fire fight with the enemy, he led his squad in a bayonet assault which resulted in the death of five enemy soldiers, the capture of an enemy mortar and the seizure of the objective. The gallantry and exceptional leadership displayed by Private BECERRIL SAVEDRA reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Beckley, Jerry E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #125 - 17 February 1951

Private First Class JERRY E. BECKLEY, RA19323889, Artillery, Battery B, 555th Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army.  On 12 August 1950 near San Gam-ni, Korea, Private First Class Beckley's battery was subjected to a powerful hostile assault.  Although his position was in grave danger of being isolated, he remained at his post and assisted in directing a heavy volume of effective 3.5 rocket launcher fire at the onrushing enemy.  When an exploding ammunition truck endangered another fully loaded truck, he voluntarily exposed himself to the flying fragments and evacuated the vehicle to safety.  Private First Class Beckley's courage, initiative and steadfast devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself, his unit and the United States Armed Forces.  Entered the military service from California.

Begay, Marco Y.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS X CORPS
GENERAL ORDERS #138

Corporal MARCO Y. BEGAY, ER18147454, (then Private First Class), Infantry, United States Army, Company "C", 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy on 20 May 1951, in the vicinity of Hangye, Korea.  On that date he was a member of a machine gun squad, assisting in the defense of his unit's perimeter against a numerically superior enemy force.  As the enemy attack neared his squad's position, he arose and engaged the enemy with hand grenades and carbine fire.  Although subjected to intense enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire, he remained in his exposed position until the wounded were removed.  He then recovered his machine gun and placed neutralizing fire on the attackers, allowing the other members of his platoon to prepare a new position from which the enemy attack was successfully repelled.  The gallant conduct displayed by Corporal BEGAY on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service.  Entered Federal service from New Jersey.

Beeks, Alton

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 341 - 15 August 1953

Sergeant First Class ALTON BEEKS, RA34647640, Infantry, Company "E", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 14 June and during the early morning hours of 15 June 1953, Company "E" had the mission of raiding an enemy outpost in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. A platoon, of which Sergeant BEEKS was platoon sergeant, departed from the friendly lines under heavy enemy fire and advanced toward the enemy stronghold when the platoon leader became seriously wounded. Sergeant BEEKS immediately accepted the responsibility of command and led his platoon in combat. When ordered to return to friendly lines, he organized his platoon, supervised the evacuation of wounded and then remained on the objective to search for missing personnel. Although hampered by darkness and enemy fire, he found several wounded comrades and evacuated them to a point from which they could be returned to friendly lines by litter. When assistance arrived, he directed the further evacuation with the utmost efficiency. Sergeant BEEKS' outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from South Carolina.

Behne, Edward P.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 190 - 16 June 1953

First Lieutenant (then Second Lieutenant) EDWARD P. BEHNE, 02103674, Infantry, Company "E", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the afternoon of 20 September 1952, Lieutenant BEHNE'S platoon was assigned the mission of attacking a heavily defended enemy position on Kelly Hill in the vicinity of Koyang-dae, Korea. Despite intensive enemy mortar barrages and machine gun fire, Lieutenant BEHNE led his platoon up the fire swept slopes towards the hostile trenches. Realizing the danger to his men who were halted in an extremely exposed and untenable position, Lieutenant BEHNE, with complete disregard for his personal safety, started the assault on the trenches. As a result of his inspirational actions, his men, in hand to hand combat, drove the enemy from the trenches, mortally wounding many of the foe. Leading a small group, he then moved toward the final enemy held position on the knob of the hill. Observers noted a large hostile force of two groups closing in on Lieutenant BEHNE'S platoon from both flanks and ordered his immediate return to safety. After insuring that all his wounded were evacuated, Lieutenant BEHNE covered the retrograde movement of his men until the entire group had successfully disengaged. In the final moments of the battle, Lieutenant BEHNE, leaving seconds before the enemy closed in on his position, mortally wounded two attacking enemy soldiers. Lieutenant BEHNE'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal service from Wisconsin.

Blazey, Frank E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 365 - 18 August 1951

CAPTAIN FRANK E. BLAZEY, 028693, Infantry, Company "E", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 25-26 April 1951, near Tokchong, Korea, as Company "E" was occupying a defensive position on the Elgin Line, it was attacked by an enemy force of estimated regimental strength. Captain BLAZEY, company commander, forced to tighten his perimeter in the face of the heavy pressure exerted by the enemy, fearlessly moved through the intense enemy fire as he organized a defensive position around the command post. When the supply of ammunition became critically low, Captain BLAZEY, on three occasions, personally led a party through the heavy hostile fire to procure more. Throughout the entire action, his confident manner and vigorous exhortations were a source of inspiration to the members of his command. Captain BLAZEY'S superb gallantry and resourceful leadership reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of New York.

Boggs, Edward H.

HEADQUARTERS
FAR EAST AIR FORCES
APO 925
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 30 15 January 1952

SILVER STAR. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority contained in Air Force Regulation 30-14, 22 August 1950 and Section VII, General Orders Number 63, Department of the Air Force, 19 September 1950, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Technical Sergeant Edward H. Boggs, United States Air Force.

Sergeant Boggs distinguished himself by gallantry in action and heroism against an enemy near Munsan, Korea, on 31 March 1951. On that date, Sergeant Boggs, an Aero Medical crew member on a rescue helicopter with Detachment 1, Third Air Rescue Squadron, flew to an area where critically wounded United Nations troops were cut off by enemy forces. The helicopter landed amidst enemy small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar fire. When he realized there were too many wounded men to evacuate before dark, Sergeant Boggs volunteered to remain on the ground with the trapped men in order that one additional wounded man could be evacuated on each flight to a nearby aid station. Sergeant Boggs was well aware that by remaining behind he would risk his own life. While the helicopter shuttled back and forth, Sergeant Boggs took full charge of the disorganized and weary group. He directed survivors to defensive positions in order to repulse enemy infiltration. Constantly exposing himself to enemy fire, Sergeant Boggs established a system of priority for evacuation and gave all first-aid possible. Not until the last wounded man was evacuated did Sergeant Boggs consider leaving the area. By his expert leadership and exceptional bravery under fire, Sergeant Boggs brought about the rescue of a large number of seriously wounded men. Sergeant Boggs' heroism and selflessness were in keeping with the highest tradition of the service and reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.

BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL WEYLAND:
OFFICIAL:
//SIGNED//
D. R. LeMASTER
Colonel, USAF
Adjutant General S. R. BRENTNALL
Major General, USAF
Vice Commander

Boyle, Charles E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 249 - 4 July 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT CHARLES E. BOYLE, 01337269, Infantry, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 1 March 1951, near Tukto, Korea, Lieutenant BOYLE, acting as an aerial observer on a reconnaissance mission, repeatedly requested the pilot to fly the aircraft at low altitudes, heedless of enemy ground fire, in order to better view enemy positions and entrenchment's and pinpoint their locations. While flying at extremely low altitudes, Lieutenant Boyle, observing a fire fight between friendly forces and the enemy, noted a wounded soldier being evacuated by a comrade. Knowing the danger of landing the aircraft where none had ever landed before and fully aware that in evacuating the wounded man in his aircraft it would be necessary for him to remain behind and be exposed to the heavy enemy fire falling in the area, he gallantly urged the pilot to land. After successfully landing and determining that the soldier was wounded too seriously to be evacuated in their type of aircraft, Lieutenant BOYLE and the pilot returned to the home base to obtain a helicopter. The selfless concern for the safety of the soldier displayed by Lieutenant BOYLE reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Briggs, Allan F.

Allan Briggs was inducted into the Army on February 29, 1952, and took infantry basic training at Camp Breckinridge, KY.  He was then sent to the European command in Germany, but transferred to the Far East Command.  He was killed in action on June 15, 1953 in the vicinity of Ugo-bong, Korea.  He was awarded the Silver Star for Gallantry, and the citation follows:

"Pursuant to the authority in AR-600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to the following named Enlisted Man: Pfc. Allan F. Briggs, Infantry, Company F, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army.

During the early morning of June 15th, 1953, in the vicinity of Ugo-bong, Korea, the main line of resistance, defenses of Company F were attacked by a numerically superior enemy force supported by intense artillery and mortar fire.  In the initial action, Pvt. Briggs bravely rushed across 150 yards of exposed terrain to carry an adequate supply of ammunition for a vital machine gun emplacement.

Then, with complete disregard for his personal safety, he assisted in operating the weapon and was instrumental in preventing the attackers from overrunning the company command post. While courageously fighting the advancing enemy, he was mortally wounded by an exploding mortar or artillery round.

Pfc. Brigg's valiant service was greatly responsible for the ensuing defeat of the enemy offensive.  Pfc. Brigg's outstanding heroism and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the military service."

By command of Maj. Gen. Canham.  Signed by John F. Franklin, Col., General Staff, Chief of Staff.

Information submitted to the KWE by his cousin, Susan Hiatt of Ohio.

Bristol, Franklin F.

SILVER STAR
GENERAL ORDERS #72

CAPTAIN FRANKLIN F. BRISTOL (then First Lieutenant), 01307364, Infantry, United States Army, Commanding Officer, Company L, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 29 November 1950 near Sinchang-ni, Korea.  On the night of 29 November 1950 a numerically superior enemy force attacked the 7th Cavalry Regiment.  The hostile troops rolled over the two covering battalions and through to a road block set up by Company L.  The Red force was stopped at the road block as a fierce fire fight ensued.  While enemy mortars, automatic and small arms fire raked his positions, Captain Bristol continually exposed himself in order to form his company for a counterattack.  Upon completion of his preparations, Captain Bristol, while continuously exposed to intense enemy fire, led his company in the counter blow.  He was out in front of the skirmish line at all times, directing and leading his men into the hail of enemy fire.  Upon reaching the former positions of the other battalions, Captain Bristol discovered that the enemy had turned his flank and were now behind him.  Holding up his attack, Captain Bristol formed his company in a wedge formation and drove back to his road block positions.  During this movement, he personally made a thorough search of all ground covered to assure himself that all the wounded had been evacuated or he personally saw to their removal from the scene of battle.  Captain Bristol's selfless devotion to duty and regard for the safety of his men while in the face of almost sure death, were [sic] responsible for the saving of many lives as well as restoring his regiment's perimeter, thus averting disaster.  Captain Bristol's courage and gallantry reflect great credit on himself and the military service.  Entered federal service from New York.

Brodowski, Norbert E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 365 - 18 August 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT NORBERT E. BRODOWSKI, 01318644, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 4 June 1951, Company "B" was attacking a ridge near Songbong-ni, Korea, held by an enemy force with such intense fire power that the company was prevented from immediately reaching its objective. While the unit was pinned down, the enemy, having secured reinforcements and utilizing a heavy volume of fire, launched a counter-attack. The initial strength of the hostile assault caused several casualties and confused the unit, so that when Lieutenant BRODOWSKI gave the order to move forward to take up appointed positions, the dazed men began to fall back. Lieutenant BRODOWSKI, faced with a grave emergency, moved out, heedless of the enemy fire, to regroup the company and going from man to man, personally located them in advantageous firing positions, encouraging them to repel the enemy assault. As a result of Lieutenant BRODOWSKI'S resolute actions the company steadfastly held its ground, and eventually completed the assigned mission. The gallant courage and forceful leadership exhibited by Lieutenant BRODOWSKI reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of New Jersey.

Brosi, Dale Marlow

Following is the text of a newspaper clipping regarding Brosi receiving the Silver Star:

Wins Silver Star
SGT. DALE M. BROSI

Coatsburg, Ill., Feb. 22—Sgt. First Class Dale Marlow Brosi, son of Mrs. Ruby Brosi and the late Edgard Brosi, has been awarded the Silver Star medal for gallantry in Korea. He received the award Feb. 1.

According to the citation Sergeant Brosi was leading his squad in a combat patrol near Mundungni on Nov. 1, 1951. As the patrol advanced it was subjected to intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, grenade and mortar fire.

Sergeant Brosi exposed himself to the concentrated fire and moving from position to position he encouraged the men and directed their fire. When the opposition increased so that the patrol was pinned down, Sergeant Brosi began inching his way toward the enemy position, rapidly firing his rifle. Moving within position he leaped to his feet, and hurling grenades, charged the enemy killing two of them and disorganizing the remainder. His squad followed him and completed the rout.

Before enlisting in the Army, Sergeant Brosi served in the Navy during World War II. His brother Sgt. Merwyn Brosi, is stationed in Okinawa.

Broughton, 2nd Lt. Dale E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 205 - 19 June 1951

SECOND LIEUTENANT DALE E. BROUGHTON, 01016508, Infantry, Tank Company, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 18 April 1951, in the vicinity of Yurhyow, Korea, the task force of which Lieutenant BROUGHTON was a member, came under heavy fire from the enemy. When his tank became disabled while negotiating the rough terrain, making it a target for enemy fire, Lieutenant BROUGHTON ordered the members of his crew to strip the vehicle of all weapons and withdraw to the other tanks in the platoon. Completely disregarding his personal safety, he climbed to the top of his tank turret, manned the heavy machine gun and fired at enemy emplacements, thereby furnishing cover for his crew as they escaped to the safety of the other armored vehicles. Lieutenant BROUGHTON then dismounted from his tank and crawled to another which he maneuvered into position to fire directly at the hostile forces. Once again, exposing himself to the fire of the enemy, he stood in the tank's turret and fired at the enemy, causing him to retreat. Lieutenant BROGHTON'S gallantry and extreme courage reflect great credit upon himself and exemplify the highest traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Ohio.

Brown, Henry A.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 194 - 17 June 1953

First Lieutenant (then Second Lieutenant) Henry A. Brown, JR., 02003208, Infantry, Company "G", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 27 October 1952, Lieutenant BROWN and his platoon were occupying a sector of Outpost "Jackson Heights", in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea, when a heavy enemy artillery concentration began. Lieutenant Brown unhesitatingly ran from his bunker to organize his platoon for the attack. The enemy followed its artillery and mortar barrage with a battalion attack coming from three sides of the outpost. Lieutenant BROWN, while moving through his now depleted platoon, was seriously wounded and temporarily blinded. He ordered the platoon to reorganize in a small perimeter with the rest of the company. He then put his platoon sergeant in command, but refused to move to a place of comparative safety. He crawled about the ground feeling for grenades and passing them to those who could see to throw them. Later, when the company was ordered to return to friendly lines, Lieutenant BROWN insisted on being in the rear guard. Unable to see, he was guided to the main line of resistance where he was evacuated. Lieutenant Brown's outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal service from South Carolina.

Bryson, James K.

Staff Sergeant James K. Bryson, United States Air Force. Sergeant Bryson distinguished himself by gallantry in action against the enemy on 23 November 1950 by assisting in the rescue of an injured American fighter pilot deep in enemy territory, five miles south of Kanggye, Korea. Sergeant Bryson, assigned as medical technician crew member of a rescue helicopter, volunteered for a pilot pick-up mission with full knowledge that the immediate area of the pick-up contained numerous enemy troops, and that the fuel supply of the helicopter might not be sufficient for the return flight to friendly territory. After flying eighty miles behind enemy lines, the helicopter landed near the injured pilot who had fired a flare to expose his position. Enemy troops immediately opened fire with automatic weapons and rifles. With complete disregard for his own life, Staff Sergeant Bryson jumped from the helicopter and ran to the aid of the injured pilot. With enemy fire striking dangerously near, often as close as two feet, Sergeant Bryson assisted the injured pilot to the helicopter. While taking off, the helicopter was hit in the tail cone, but succeeded in returning to Sinanju. Sergeant Bryson's courage in the face of enemy fire was in keeping with the highest traditions of the service, and reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.

Buck, George Sam

2nd Lt. George Sam Buck, a member of the 39th Field Artillery Battalion assigned as Forward Observer to Company K, 15th Infantry Regiment, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Company K was committed to the defense of "Outpost Harry", a strategically valuable position, when the enemy launched a reinforced regimental sized attack against the company. 2nd Lt. Buck moving about the outpost units while constantly exposing himself to direct enemy fire effectively called for defensive fire from the supporting indirect fire units. Learning that the enemy had reached the trenches he returned to the company command post on the outpost. 2nd Lt. Buck took a position just inside the command bunker and along with the company commander and executive officer; they repulsed several attempts by the enemy to seize the command post. The enemy threw grenades into the bunker, seriously wounding the company commander and mortally wounding the executive officer, both being knocked unconscious. Lt. Buck although seriously wounded remained at the bunker entrance protecting those inside the bunker and rendered first aid to the company commander. Repeatedly the enemy attempted to enter the bunker only to be denied entrance by the deadly carbine fire from Lt. Buck. He remained in radio contact with support units. When it became apparent that the position was untenable, he called for artillery fire upon his position, stopping the enemy advance. The enemy threw more grenades into the bunker knocking Lt. Buck down, this time wounding him in the leg and arm. On two more occasions when enemy soldiers stepped into the doorway to fire, Lt. Buck killed them, denying the enemy control of the command post and saving the life of his fellow soldiers. Finding that his carbine was jammed as the enemy entered the bunker, he wiped blood from his wounds on to his face and lay still beside the two unconscious company officers. When the K Company officers started to regain consciousness, the enemy shot them both, killing the executive officer and again wounding the company commander. Reinforcements drove the enemy from the outpost and not until Lt. Buck's Artillery forward observer replacement arrived, did Lt. Buck leave the outpost.

2nd Lt. Buck's valorous conduct and unflinching courage reflect lasting glory upon himself and uphold the noble traditions of the military service.

Bucknell, Romeo H. Jr. (1st citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 213 - 22 June 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT ROMEO H. BUCKNELL, JR., 01330151, Infantry, Company "A", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. Upon arrival in a defensive position near Ckuyuo, Korea, on 25 April 1951, Company "A" was ordered to seize the high ground to the immediate east, the occupation of which area by the enemy would have placed the defensive position of other friendly units in grave danger. After reaching its objective the company became engaged in a fierce battle with a large enemy force. Early in the fight, Lieutenant BUCKNELL, learning that a platoon leader had been wounded, voluntarily crawled forward under heavy enemy fire and assisted the wounded officer to safety. Later, he received word that a group of men were wounded and again risking his personal safety, he proceeded toward their position and directed the evacuation of the injured. Despite the bitter fire of several enemy machine guns, Lieutenant BUCKNELL successfully led the litter bearers to the wounded and physically assisted in their evacuation from the scene of battle. These hazardous duties safely accomplished, he returned to his platoon to encourage his men and helped distribute vitally needed ammunition among them. Lieutenant BUCKNELL'S selfless acts of gallantry reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of New York.

Bucknell, Romeo H. Jr. (2nd citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 364 - 18 August 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT ROMEO H. BUCKNELL, JR., 01330151, Infantry, Company "A", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 4 June 1951, Company "A" was assigned the mission of capturing Hill 466, near Unchon-ni, Korea, after another company, suffering a large number of casualties, had failed to gain the objective. The route to the objective was zeroed in by the enemy artillery and snipers were known to be deployed at strategic points, making any advance extremely hazardous. Lieutenant BUCKNELL, although constantly exposed to the heavy artillery barrage, aggressively led his company forward and going from man to man, encouraged each one to maintain the steady advance until the company, although having sustained many casualties, succeeded in reaching its goal. Almost immediately, the enemy launched a vicious counterattack, blasting the hill with a rain of hand grenades which wounded two of the company's platoon leaders and several of the ranking non-commissioned officers, depriving the unit of much of its essential leadership. Lieutenant BUCKNELL, seriously handicapped by this and yet possessed with a fierce determination to hold the objective, reorganized his casualty riddled company by personally placing men in important positions. Ordering them to hold firmly, he continued to move about the perimeter, urging and inspiring his men with his exemplary courage and disregard for his own well-being. During the night and the following morning the enemy, in groups of 40 and 50, attempted several assaults but the company, bolstered by Lieutenant BUCKNELL'S tenacity and vocal reassurance, repeatedly repelled these attacks. Throughout the engagement the valiant officer, although slightly wounded, was always in the thick of the battle giving first aid, evacuating the wounded, carrying ammunition, and laying sound wire, all necessary in aiding the company to hold its ground. This containing action paved the way for the withdrawal of a friendly battalion on the left flank and prevented the enemy from jeopardizing the 1st Battalion, of which Company "A" was a part. That the company mission was so outstandingly successful despite many handicaps is due directly to Lieutenant BUCKNELL'S resolute leadership, bold aggressiveness, and superb gallantry reflecting the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of New York.

Bucknell, Romeo H. Jr. (3rd citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 533 - 22 November 1951

CAPTAIN (then FIRST LIEUTENANT) ROMEO H. BUCKNELL, Jr., 01330151, Infantry, Company "A", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 19 March 1951, near Yuman-ni, Korea, Captain Bucknell, commanding a Battle Patrol Platoon of Company "B", fearlessly led his unit in an assault against a numerically superior and entrenched enemy force on Hill 114. Fully exposing himself at all times to the withering hostile fire, he was twice wounded; but undaunted, routing the enemy from the hill. Only after the objective had been secured and he had defensively deployed the platoon did he accept medical treatment for his wounds. The gallant leadership and courage exhibited by Captain BUCKNELL reflect high credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of New York.

Bundren, 1st Lt. Elmo Lee

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 24 - 27 January 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT ELMO L. BUNDREN, 01825586, Infantry, Company "I", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 16 December 1950, a determined attack was made by a large enemy force on the 65th Infantry line near Yonghung-ni, Korea. Lieutenant Bundren volunteered to go forward and reorganize the platoons which had been forced from their positions. Prior to reaching the platoons Lieutenant Bundren came under intense small arms and grenade fire. After Lieutenant Bundren had reorganized the platoons, the enemy attacked them from the rear. Lieutenant Bundren, realizing the danger, organized two squads and personally lead them against the enemy. He conducted an attack with such intensity that the enemy was forced to withdraw, abandoning their machine guns, and were forced back against the reserve company which captured them. Lieutenant Bundren's determination, personal courage, and disregard for his own safety reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Oklahoma.

Bueno, Cayetano

SILVER STAR
GENERAL ORDERS #72

Corporal Cayetano Bueno (then Private First Class) RA17269520, Infantry, United States Army, Company G, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 1 November 1950 near Unsan, Korea.  During the night, the enemy attacked Company G with such overwhelming numbers that the company was forced to withdraw to secondary positions.  Corporal Bueno mounted the turret of a friendly tank which was supporting Company G and directed a deadly accurate stream of fire on the enemy, inflicting many casualties and delaying the enemy advance.  When he had expended his ammunition, he ran to another tank nearby and retrieved the .50 caliber ammunition from its machine gun, which had been disabled.  Returning to his original position, he reloaded the gun and commenced firing again on the enemy, inflicting many more casualties.  He continued to pour fire on the enemy until a direct hit on his machine gun rendered it useless.  Then he opened up with his M-1 rifle and stayed with the tank until it withdraw.  During this entire action, Corporal Bueno was constantly exposed to intense enemy fire of all kinds, but he fearlessly remained at his position, inflicting many casualties upon the enemy and providing invaluable rear guard action for his withdrawing company and tank.  This example of gallantry reflects great credit on Corporal Bueno and the military service.  Entered federal service from Colorado.

Burke, Sherman H.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 262 - 8 July 1951

CAPTAIN (then FIRST LIEUTENANT) SHERMAN H. BURKE, 062829, Infantry, Company "C", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 29 April 1951, near Seoul, Korea, Captain BURKE'S unit had the mission of occupying a blocking position in the rear of a second company's flank. In order to do this and restore the main line of resistance which the enemy had penetrated, it was necessary to seize a hill in the area which was believed to be lightly occupied. Captain Burke and his platoon started at daylight to advance along a ridge, when a well-entrenched and heavily-armed enemy force opened fire, causing casualties and halting the advance. Although greatly outnumbered, Captain Burke, encouraged and directed their efforts, that the enemy's attempts to eject his troops from the ridge were futile. Again ignoring the intense enemy fire, coming from three directions, Captain Burke, moving from one place to another, supervised every element of his unit; and after placing preparatory fields of fire on the hostile positions, he led the unit in a coordinated attack, killing at least five enemy snipers as he moved forward, ahead of the assault. Captain BURKE'S outstanding exhibition of gallantry and aggressive leadership reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of California.