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 First Class Ernest A. Liggett, Jr. (ASN: ER-38627663), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 18 May 1951, in the vicinity of Panmogi-ri, Korea. On this date Sergeant Liggett’s platoon was outflanked by a large enemy force. To overcome the opposition, Sergeant Liggett personally led two counterattacks upon the enemy in the face of intense enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire. He then held his new position until his platoon had safely withdrawn to a more advantageous firing position. When the enemy later renewed his attacks in force, Sergeant Liggett remained behind until all of his men could withdraw. The gallantry in action and heroic self-sacrifice of Sergeant Liggett reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.