The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Arthur Chapman (ASN: US-51069983), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date during an assault on well-fortified enemy positions, Private Chapman’s squad was pinned down in an exposed position by intense enemy automatic weapons fire from a hostile emplacement. Private Chapman, realizing the seriousness of the situation and with complete disregard for his personal safety, deliberately exposed himself to the intense enemy fire and assaulted the enemy emplacement. With rifle fire and hand grenades he succeeded in destroying the bunker and killing its crew. He then called for his comrades to continue the attack and joined them in inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Private Chapman on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.