The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Geroge M. Shuffer, Jr. (ASN: 0-59029), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 March 1951. First Lieutenant Shuffer’s company launched an assault crossing of the Han Rover near Mt. Yobong, Korea. Although his troops were initially disorganized by the swirling current and intense hostile fire, he quickly consolidated the bridgehead position and led an attack on the strongpoints of the enemy. Repeatedly exposing himself to a devastating automatic weapons and mortar barrage, he moved among his men to direct more effectively their movement and fire. When the enemy counterattacked on the following day and secured commanding ground, he reorganized his force and directed it to more tenable positions. Securing an exposed vantage point, he directed artillery fire with such deadly accuracy that his men soon regained the initiative and drove the foe to flight. First Lieutenant Shuffer’s valorous leadership, indomitable spirit and unremitting devotion to duty enhance the high traditions of the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) George M. Shuffer, Jr. (ASN: 0-59029), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Unsan, Korea, during the period 23 to 30 November 1950, First Lieutenant Shuffer’s unit was engaged in a series of sharp fire fights with strong enemy forces. Although constantly exposed to intense hostile actions, he directed the movement and fire of his men to maximum advantage, supervised the prompt care and evacuation of the wounded and often engaged the enemy in close combat. When his platoon was isolated by infiltrating enemy, he inspired his men by personal example and successfully met every exigency. First Lieutenant Shuffer’s aggressive leadership, military ability and selfless devotion to duty were instrumental to the accomplishment of the unit mission and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Army Forces.