The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Howard J. Davis (ASN: US-55067981), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 28 August 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date a numerically superior enemy force launched an assault on Company L’s positions. In the initial phase of the enemy attack the crew of a friendly machine gun became casualties. Private Davis, immediately volunteered to operate the important weapon, advanced through the intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar fire to the emplacement and commenced firing. During the ensuing assaults by the enemy the machine gun position was overrun at times, but completely disregarding his own safety, Private Davis remained in his position and employed a steady hail of fire upon the attacking force. At daybreak when the enemy attack was repulsed, many dead hostile soldiers were found around Private Davis’ emplacement. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Davis on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.