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 Thomas A. McInnis (ASN: RA-39498232), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 11 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On that date his company was repeatedly attacked by a determined and numerically superior enemy force. Sergeant McInnis skillfully maneuvered his rifle squad to meet these hostile assaults. Three times his squad was driven from their positions, but each time he led them in successful counterattacks, regaining the lost ground. Throughout the engagement he displayed complete indifference for his personal safety as he moved about his defensive position, supervising the fire of his riflemen and encouraging them by his example of bravery under fire. As he moved about the fireswept perimeter assisting wounded comrades to safety he was killed by enemy small arms fire. His courageous actions and inspiring leadership materially contributed to the defense of his company positions and resulted in numerous casualties inflicted upon the enemy. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant McInnis reflects great credit upon himself and was in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.