The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery), [then First Lieutenant] Dwain L. Scott (ASN: 0-1540938), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Battery A, 52nd Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 5 July 1950 at Osan , Korea. An enemy force of superior numbers had passed the forward infantry positions and were attacking the artillery position with observed tank, mortar and small arms fire. Captain Scott refusing to withdraw his unit, ordered the howitzer section to employ direct fire against the tanks. He then joined a howitzer group to contribute to its firing. The initial enemy fire destroyed the battery fire direction center and the ammunition dump. Captain Scott, realizing his men were firing from exposed positions, furnished the necessary example to keep the battery firing by moving throughout the position giving instruction and encouragement to his men. His outstanding courage and calm leadership contributed greatly to the destruction of five enemy tanks. His devotion to duty and exemplary conduct reflect high credit on himself and the military service.