The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant John L. Haley, Sr. (ASN: RA-37726384), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Battery, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 12 February 1951 in the vicinity of Changbong-ni, Korea. On that date Sergeant Haley’s battalion had established a defensive perimeter around an assembly area while a roadblock to the south was being cleared. The enemy, from commanding positions, poured intense small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire into the area. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he ran to a nearby vehicle and obtained a .50 caliber machine gun which he put into action. When he ran out of ammunition, he again exposed himself to the intense enemy fire in order to re-supply the weapon. Later, he again braved the enemy fire and successfully recovered a 60-mm. mortar whose gunner had been killed and fallen over the weapon. He personally saw that the mortar was placed back into action. Sergeant Haley’s display of courage and initiative before the enemy were inspiring to those who witnessed his deeds and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.