The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant John Conrad Judd (ASN: RA-27345269), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division. Sergeant Judd distinguished himself by courageous action near Chuktoe-ri, Korean, 19 October 1951. As his platoon moved into their assault on strongly defended enemy positions, it was pinned down by intense small arms, automatic weapons and machine gun fire. Sergeant Judd, Platoon Sergeant, with complete disregard for his own safety, exposed himself to the murderous enemy fire as he moved into a foremost position to spot the enemy strong point. In his advance, however, he was seriously wounded by enemy machine gun fire. Even though he was suffering extreme pain, he did not falter in his mission but continued his advance until wounded a second time. He then painfully crawled back to his platoon and told his men the location of the enemy weapon before succumbing to his wounds. As a result of his heroic action the enemy machine gun was destroyed and the platoon was able to secure the objective. Sergeant Judd’s courageous action and self-sacrificing devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.