Sanders, Robert

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 273 - 11 July 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT ROBERT C. SANDERS, 059272, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 27 April 1951, near Uijongbu, Korea, a furious bayonet charge opened a gap in the enemy troops which had surrounded Company "B", on Hill 476. When Lieutenant SANDERS was ordered to move his platoon through the breach in the enemy lines, he directed his platoon sergeant to lead the unit, while he remained behind to cover the withdrawal. After his troops had made their way out of the encirclement, Lieutenant SANDERS, under vicious enemy fire, began to follow the route of withdrawal, when he discovered a seriously wounded soldier who could not walk. Unable to obtain a litter, Lieutenant Sanders lifted the man and carried him through the embattled area to where first aid could be administered. The gallantry and selfless concern for the safety of a fellow soldier displayed by Lieutenant SANDERS reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of North Carolina.

Santana-Camacho, Pedro A.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS
3d INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #197 - 19 June 1953

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to PEDRO SANTANA-CAMACHO (US50106679), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. During the early evening of 14 February 1953, a friendly truck was struck by an enemy mortar round while proceeding up a road directly behind the Company F sector of the main line of resistance in the vicinity of Songdong-ni, Korea. The two men riding in the truck were critically wounded as a result of receiving the direct hit. Having observed the entire incident, Private SANTANA-CAMACHO, a medical aid man of Company F, left the comparative safety of his bunker, and set out for the wounded men in a litter truck. After stopping several times to avoid being hit by enemy fire, he succeeded in reaching the wounded men and began to administer first aid to them. He then placed the men on litters and put them into the truck. The increasing mortar fire forced him to place the truck under cover. Realizing that the delay in evacuating the men to the rear placed their lives in further jeopardy, he braved the hail of fire and started down the road leading to the 2d Battalion Aid Station. He arrived safely there and delivered the casualties to the surgeon. As a result of his actions, the lives of two critically wounded men were saved. Private SANTANA-CAMACHO's outstanding heroism and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

Santiago-Rodriguez, Arcadio

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS
3d INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #188 - 13 June 1951

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to ARCADIO SANTIAGO-RODRIGUEZ (ER30432991), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 27 April 1951, near Hongbok, Korea, while approaching through a pass, a reinforced enemy battalion was fired on by the 3d Platoon, Company K, which had taken a blocking position astride the pass. When his squad leader was mortally wounded, Private SANTIAGO-RODRIGUEZ voluntarily assumed command of the squad. Receiving orders to withdraw he organized the squad and led it to more tenable positions. During a later assault to drive the enemy from the ridge, Private SANTIAGO-RODRIGUEZ volunteered to carry a wounded comrade to safety. Suddenly encountering five enemy soldiers, he placed his wounded comrade on the ground, and opened fire on the enemy, After killing four hostile troops, he captured the fifth and forced him to evacuate the wounded man to the battalion aid station. The gallantry and initiative displayed by Private SANTIAGO-RODRIGUEZ reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

Santiago-Roque, SFC Ramon

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 114 -23 April 1951

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS RAMON SANTIAGO ROQUE, RA30423607, Infantry, Company "L", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 21 February 1951,the 3d Platoon of Company "L" was gathering river crossing data along the Han River in Korea, when it came under incessant fire from a well dug-in enemy force on the other side of the river. When the platoon leader and five other members of the platoon were killed and the remainder of the men pinned down, Sergeant SANTIAGO ROQUE took command of the platoon. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he ran from man to man directing fire and reorganizing the platoon. When an order to evacuate the wounded and withdraw from the area was given, Sergeant SANTIAGO ROQUE braved the heavy fire to inform each man. Four times he exposed himself upon the barren slope approaching the bank of the river in order to evacuate the wounded. The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant SANTIAGO ROQUE reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Santos, Antonio

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 12 - 20 January 1951

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR. - By direction of the President under the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bulletin 43, 1918) the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to the following enlisted men:

CORPORAL ANTONIO SANTOS, RA10401718, Infantry, Company "D", 65th Infantry,3d Infantry Division. United States Army. On 22 December 1950, near Tong-ni, Korea, Corporal SANTOS. a machine gunner on the Hungnam defense perimeter, opened fire on a company size, enemy column when it was approximately one-hundred yards from his position. The enemy concentrated their fire on his position firing mortars, automatic weapons, and small arms. While engaged in the fire fight Corporal SANTOS' machine gun failed, and he, with utter disregard for his personal safety, remained, calmly repaired the gun, and continued carrying out his duties in an outstanding manner. When enemy mortar fire forced him to quit his position, he moved the machine gun into the open field and carried on his mission. Due to Corporal SANTOS' heroic actions, the enemy was forced to withdraw leaving behind many casualties. Corporal Santos' intrepid heroism on this occasion is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Sargent, Ray

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Scarpato, Patsy J.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 338 - 15 August 1953

Second Lieutenant PATSY J. SCARPATO, 01935200, 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" made a raid on an enemy outpost in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. As the force approached the objective, intense enemy shelling and small arms fire inflicted many friendly casualties. Lieutenant SCARPATO, a platoon leader, immediately rushed forward, offering encouragement, organizing his men and urging them to fight aggressively despite all resistance. Twice, in the assault, he was knocked to the ground from the concussion of enemy grenades. Nevertheless, he continued to lead his men in the advance. When the order came to return to friendly lines, with complete disregard for his personal safety, he advanced to within close proximity of enemy strongholds to evacuate a wounded comrade. Although weakened by his wounds and exhausted from the battle, he carried the wounded man to the comparative safety of the friendly lines. Lieutenant SCARPATO'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from New York.

Seatvet, Lloyd D.

First Lieutenant LLOYD D. SEATVET,02028518, Infantry, United States Army, 160th Infantry Regiment, distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Sat'ae-ri Korea on 3 December 1952. Lieutenant SEATVET led a ten man patrol into enemy territory charged with the mission of contacting and capturing the enemy. After the patrol had advanced 300 yards, it was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force. In the ensuing fire fight, one of the members of Lieutenant SEATVET's patrol was seriously wounded. Lieutenant SEATVET immediately deployed the remainder of the patrol, and then exposing himself to the enemy fire courageously went to the wounded man to ascertain the extent of his injuries. Finding the man seriously wounded, Lieutenant SEATVET supervised the evacuation of the man to a more protected position. In the operation Lieutenant SEATVET was wounded in the head and leg by enemy fire. When a runner, who was sent to the main line of resistance to guide a support unit to the scene of the action was wounded, Lieutenant SEATVET, completely disregarding his painful wounds, and under heavy artillery and mortar fire, returned to the friendly lines to guide the support unit to the patrols position Lieutenant SEATVET's superior actions, outstanding qualities of leadership, and inspiring gallantry were instrumental in saving many lives and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army. Entered the Federal service from Ohio.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL CLELAND:

PHILIP H. BETHUNE
Colonel, GS

Chief of Staff

OFFICIAL:
(SEAL)
HQS 40TH INF DIV
R.W. BOWDEN
Lt. Col.
Adj Gen

Sells, Kenneth W.
Synopsis from Home of Heroes website

SILVER STAR
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
GENERAL ORDERS #85 - 25 September 1951

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to KENNETH W. SELLS (ER19242255), Private, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action near Na'san, Korea, on 20 May 1951. Private SELLS' company, pinned down by enemy mortar and automatic weapons fire, was launching a strong counterattack when the enemy showered the company's position with concussion and fragmentation grenades. Private SELLS, providing flank security for a machine gun, observed a grenade thrown within destructible range of the emplacement and near his position. In picking up the grenade and (remainder of citation missing).

Shawe, Hamilton B.

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 73 25 February 1951
AWARD OF THE 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 Order Number 63, Department of the Air Force, 19 September 1950, the Silver Star for gallantry during the period indicated is awarded to First Lieutenant Hamilton B. Shawe, United States Air Force.

Lieutenant Shawe distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. On 1 October 1950, while serving as a pilot of the the 8th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, he displayed an exceptional degree of flying skill, courage and competence. Alone in an unarmed reconnaissance aircraft, he flew 425 miles to his target, the port of Wonsan in Korea. Upon reaching his objective he made repeated photographic runs at a dangerously low altitude over the strongly defended beach and port area. In spite of his aircraft being repeatedly hit by enemy ground fire, Lieutenant Shawe continued making passes until his mission of nine runs was completed. Information gained from the excellent photographs taken by Lieutenant Shawe proved invaluable to the United Nations forces in their subsequent planning for the landing at Wonsan. Lieutenant Shawe's conspicuous gallantry and outstanding skill were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces and the United States Air Force.

Shiflett, Cpl. James O.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 211 - 28 June 1951

Corporal JAMES O. SHIFLETT, JR., RA13386439, Infantry, Company "K", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 24 May and during the early morning hours of 25 May 1953, a friendly patrol of Company "K" was assigned the mission of ambushing the enemy in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea. They reached the predetermined location for the ambush and immediately set up their formation. When the enemy was sighted and a fire fight ensued, Corporal SHIFLETT demonstrated outstanding determination and courage. As he was moving under intense hostile small arms and grenade fire, the patrol leader pointed out to him six enemy soldiers who were advancing towards him. Stopping momentarily, he accurately fired his automatic rifle against them. After this action, he continued his route towards a new position. There he found one of his comrades seriously wounded. The enemy started advancing, as he aided the man. Operating both his and his comrade's weapons Corporal SHIFLETT'S accurate fire was instrumental in stopping the movements of the enemy. Taking advantage of the momentary cessation of movement, he fire swept the area which the friendly unit had selected for their defensive perimeter and then covered the friendly maneuver to the area. His actions contributed materially to repulsing the enemy attack. Corporal SHIFLETT'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Virginia.

Sierra, Sgt. Pablo (KIA)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 536 - 24 November 1951

SERGEANT PABLO SIERRA, US51062889, Infantry, Company "I", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 30 September 1951, Company "I", engaged in an attack on a well-fortified hill near Chorwon, Korea, was subjected to intense fire from the entrenched enemy. Realizing that the hill could only be taken with bayonet and grenade as friendly mortar and artillery fire had failed to dislodge the hostile troops, Sergeant SIERRA led his squad in an assault on the first pillbox. Although several of his men were felled by the hail of fire, he continued to fearlessly advance and destroy the occupants of the emplacement with hand grenades. Inspired by his example, the attack gained momentum and the hostile defense was broken. Fearlessly exposing himself, Sergeant SIERRA mounted a machine gun on the crest of the hill and delivered a lethal fire into the retreating foe; however, while so engaged, he was mortally wounded by enemy small arms fire. The singular gallantry and courage displayed by Sergeant SIERRA reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from the State of New York.

Sims, James M.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 276 - 26 July 1953

Sergeant JAMES M. SIMS, RA10104906, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, Company "F" commenced to attack enemy held Hill "412" in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. An eleven man assault team was the first unit to leave the line of departure shortly afterwards, the support element, commanded by Sergeant SIMS, moved along the eastern ridge to a predetermined position where they set up in support of the assault group. When the platoon leader in charge of the initial assault unit was wounded, Sergeant SIMS, without regard for his personal safety, armed himself with grenades and moved over the crest of the hill to locate the source of the enemy fire. Finding the enemy in entrenched positions a short distance down the reverse slope, he started the rush towards them. He reached a point within yards of the enemy before he threw his grenades. His courageous action resulted in neutralizing the position, mortally wounding many of the enemy and rendering others as casualties. With the enemy's fire reduced, he was then able to reorganize the assault squad in an orderly fashion. Sergeant SIM'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Hawaii.

Sinclair, Howard B. (1st citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 16 - 24 January 1951

LIEUTENANT COLONEL HOWARD B. ST. CLAIR, 022017, Infantry, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, First Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 21 November 1950, in the vicinity of Halmjong, Korea, Company "B" was probing the enemy when attacked by two to three hundred enemy troops. During the attack many difficulties accrued, and Lieutenant Colonel St. Clair personally proceeded to the isolated company in order to determine the extent of the difficulties. With utter disregard for his own safety, he placed himself in a forward position under intense small arms fire and observed the surrounding conditions. Then he quickly reorganized the company which enabled another attack by the enemy to be repulsed. Lieutenant Colonel St. Clair's outstanding devotion to duty, leadership, and courage were inspiring to his command. His gallantry under fire exemplifies the highest traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from the State of West Virginia.

Sinclair, Howard B. (2nd citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 512 - 14 November 1951

LIEUTENANT COLONEL HOWARD B. ST CLAIR, 022017, Infantry, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 25 April 1951, the first of a 3-day enemy counteroffensive, the 1st Battalion was attacked from the rear by a large hostile force, near Uijonbu, Korea, which had infiltrated the reserve company's position under cover of a dense fog and then attempted to crash through the battalion perimeter. Personally organizing the support company, Colonel ST CLAIR crossed bullet-swept terrain many times to do so and then, aware that the continuing enemy pressure made a withdrawal expedient, he directed effective covering fire, under the protection of which the battalion fell back to a previously designated blocking position. In this location, the unit was again struck by the pursuing enemy forces and in order to direct a successful defense, Colonel ST CLAIR repeatedly moved about on an exposed ridge, kept under fire by 5 hostile machineguns, to observe the action and control the counter fire. After fighting a fierce engagement, the battalion, skillfully led by Colonel ST CLAIR, once more necessarily withdrew to a new line of defense. Here again sustaining a hostile attack of regimental strength, the unit held off and threw back the assault with staggering losses as Colonel ST CLAIR moved fearlessly about the embattled perimeter urging his battle weary troops to stand firm. The personal gallantry and brilliant application of fire and maneuver reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of West Virginia.

Slaysman, Edwin L.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 316 - 5 August 1953

Corporal EDWIN L. SLAYSMAN, RA13418700, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, Company "F" began to attack enemy held Hill "412" in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. When the assault team attempted to rush positions on the reverse slope, they were momentarily halted by intense enemy artillery and mortar fire. Two squads from the support platoon, one of which was under command of Corporal SLAYSMAN, were quickly ordered into the conflict. When the patrol leader called for volunteers heavily armed with grenades to lead a renewed assault, Corporal SLAYSMAN immediately volunteered as a member. Forming a skirmish line, they began to advance towards the crest of the hill. Upon reaching the skyline, Corporal SLAYSMAN started hurling grenades at the entrenched enemy, who were but a short distance away. He then proceeded to move down the reverse slope when suddenly a concussion shell exploded, enveloping part of the assault team. Although stunned by the air burst, he continued to move forward until he reached a point directly in front of an enemy position. There, he threw his remaining grenades, mortally wounding three of the enemy and rendering two others as casualties. His actions were instrumental in routing the enemy from their entrenched positions. Corporal SLAYSMAN'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty-reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Delaware.

Sloane, Sgt. 1st Class Charles R.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 361 - 27 August 1953

Sergeant First Class CHARLES R. SLOANE, US52176316, Infantry, Company "K", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. During the early morning hours of 6 July 1953, Company "K" commenced to attack enemy held Hill "250" in the vicinity of Honu-Chon, Korea. The attacking force moved over the first sector of the hill without incident, but as they entered the second sector. known as "Mak", the unit came under automatic weapons fire from an enemy listening post. Sergeant SLOANE, assistant platoon sergeant, immediately directed rapid and effective carbine fire on the position. His accurate fire quickly neutralized the position. He then began moving among his men, directing their fire, deploying them to the most effective positions, and urging them on to the attack. Nearing the crest of "MAk", the assault squads were fired upon from a large machine gun bunker. Sergeant SLOANE, with complete disregard for his personal safety, began to rush the enemy position. In the ensuing action, he succeeded, along with another member of the patrol, in climbing to the roof of the bunker. He then hurled two grenades into the aperture. As he threw his last grenade, an incoming enemy artillery round critically wounded him. His courageous actions resulted in the complete destruction of the enemy fortification. Sergeant SLOANE'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Ohio.

Steele, Leon W.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 481 - 16 November 1953

Sergeant First Class (then Sergeant) LEON W. STEELE, RA12290526, Infantry, Company "C", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 16 July 1953, in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea, Sergeant STEELE was platoon sergeant of a combat patrol advancing to Hill "326", a contested position near enemy lines. Reaching the crest of the hill, Sergeant STEELE immediately deployed his men in an effective defense perimeter. He soon observed an enemy force approaching the position and, alerting his men, aggressively led the patrol in the ensuing fire fight. After repelling the attack, the unit moved back approximately thirty yards to more advantageous positions. Learning that two comrades were missing, Sergeant STEELE courageously ran back to the previous location through heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire to evacuate them. Ring with the men, he was informed that the platoon leader had been mortally wounded and, after receiving the order to return, he safely guided the patrol back to the main line of resistance. Sergeant STEELE'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from New York.

Stephan, Richard E.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 245 - 11 July 1953

Sergeant RICHARD E. STEPHAN,US52175421, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. During the early morning hours of 11 June 1953, Company "B" was assaulted by a reinforced hostile company under the blanketing support of enemy mortar and artillery fire in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea. Although the Company "B" recoilless rifle section, of which Sergeant STEPHAN was loader, was not engaged in the action, he volunteered his assistance in the intense hand to hand combat raging in the trenches. Granted permission, he immediately left the command post and situated himself in an advantageous firing position, while under continual enemy fire, and returned effective, accurate automatic rifle fire, accounting for numerous enemy casualties. Whit the slackening of the enemy attack and remnants of the opposition withdrawing, Sergeant STEPHAN promptly aided in the evacuation of friendly wounded to the nearby aid stations. A check of personnel after the fire fight revealed the absence of a wounded platoon leader who had been seized by the retreating enemy force. With complete disregard of his personal safety, he again volunteered to move out into the shell torn area forward of friendly lines, encountering heavy enemy small arms and automatic weapon fire. Upon arriving at a barbed wire entanglement, he discovered the body of the platoon leader. A litter was dispatched and he closed the friendly line assisting his comrades in returning their mortally wounded leader. Sergeant STEPHAN'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Ohio.

Sternburg, Harry J.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 67 - 12 March 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT HARRY J. STERNBURG, 057209, Heavy Mortar Company, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 19 February 1951, near Kodong-ni, Korea, Lieutenant STERNBURG was forward observer in support of a company which was attacking Hill 88. The leading platoon was pinned down by a murderous hail of fire from a pillbox. Being unable to direct mortar fire on the pillbox because of the proximity of friendly troops, Lieutenant STERNBURG, with complete disregard for his own personal safety and while under intense small arms, mortar, and artillery fire, crawled to a point within thirty yards of the pillbox and threw hand grenades into the enemy positions. Having failed to knock out the pillbox, Lieutenant STERNBERG crawled to the rear, re-supplied himself with grenades, and again returned to hurl them into the pillbox until it had been completely neutralized. The inspiring actions of Lieutenant STERNBURG resulted in the success of the assault on the hill, and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of South Dakota.

Syms, George L.

This was my grandfather, George L. Syms, whom I loved and respected very much. I went into the Army because of him and his love for this country. My Grandfather was a hero. Just before he died of cancer this year, I asked him how he earned the Silver Star with "V" device. My Grandfather told me the story. I obviously don't remember all of it but here it goes.

He was in the Artillery.  After being overrun by the North Koreans, a retreat order was given.   My Grandfather evacuated with some of the first to leave.  When his unit realized that they had left wounded and others behind, he went back for them. He had to steal a jeep from an officer.  While saving his fellow soldiers' lives, he was engaged by enemy and was shot at numerous times, he said, sometimes coming within yards of the North Koreans.   He said he turned a corner and there was a young North Korean soldier scared to death.  My Grandfather sped away from him quickly before he could shot at my grandfather.  After getting to the front line and saving his fellow soldiers, my Grandfather ended up driving along a creek bed, following it until he reached a unit that could help them.  When he returned he had been shot, "grazed" as he put it, three times.  He went back for men that his command left behind.  He was the only one who would go and get those men.  My Grandfather lived by the words, "No man left behind." Also, my Grandfather went to the medics with his wounds from being shot.  They patched him up and told him to come back later and fill out the paperwork for his Purple Heart.  My Grandfather never went back and he never received a Purple Heart for being wounded in action. He did get the Silver Star.  I guess that was enough for him. He treasured that award until the day he died. A few years ago I got together with my family and we bought an awards display for him for Christmas for his medal and awards.  This was the only time I ever saw my Grandfather cry. - Submitted by Det. Richard Campbell

Syverson, Douglas Wayne (1st Silver Star in Korean War)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS
24th INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #9 - 4 January 1951

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to CAPTAIN (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] DOUGLAS W. SYVERSON, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, Company G, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Angang-ni, Korea, on 4 September 1950. His company was attacked by an enemy force estimated at over 400 troops. One of his platoons had been subjected to a particularly fierce assault and was being disorganized by the fury of the fire sweeping its positions. One of three tanks, supporting the platoon, was disabled in this action. Utterly disregarding the enemy's intense fire, Captain SYVERSON moved among the men encouraging them on to greater efforts and placing them in defensive positions. Dispatching a small group of his men, to the rear, with instructions for setting up a defense of the town, he remained in his exposed position. He personally placed explosive charges to destroy the disabled tank and directed the evacuation of the wounded on the remaining tanks. After the disabled tank had been destroyed and assured of the safe removal of the wounded Captain SYVERSON led the platoon, through the encircling enemy to the company's position in the town. Here he quickly organized an effective defense and in spite of overwhelming odds the enemy was repulsed withy heavy losses. Captain SYVERSON's gallant actions, exemplary leadership and complete devotion to duty reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.

Syverson, Douglas Wayne (2nd Silver Star in Korean War)

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to CAPTAIN (Infantry) DOUGLAS W. SYVERSON, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, Company G, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Kwaksen, Korea, on 31 October 1950. When his company was spearheading the regiment's drive toward the Yalu River, its advance was temporarily halted when it encountered severe fire from seven enemy tanks and an estimated battalion of enemy troops. When the enemy opened fire on his company's lead platoon, Captain SYVERSON, displaying outstanding leadership ability, courage and devotion to duty, moved forward into the severe enemy mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire to his lead platoon's position where, with utter disregard for personal safety, he personally directed establishment of a base of fire by the platoon. Then, although under intense enemy fire, he moved to the rear and in the extreme darkness, contacted his support platoon. Captain SYVERSON, again displaying utter disregard for personal safety led his support platoon back into the face of the enemy fire to a position from where it placed heavy fire on the enemy position and neutralized the enemy fire. Captain SYVERSON's courageous actions and outstanding leadership ability reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.