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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Master Sergeant] Blair W. Price (ASN: 0-2262325), United States Army, for heroic achievement on 7 September 1950 in the vicinity of Sibi-ri, Korea. On that date he was leading his platoon in an attack on an enemy-held hill. The advance of the platoon was halted by heavy enemy frontal and flanking fire and the platoon was forced to take cover in preparation for a withdrawal. During this action Lieutenant Price observed a comrade lying wounded and exposed to the intense hostile fire. With complete disregard for his safety he crawled out to him and, after administering first aid, remained there until he could evacuate him to a place of safety. The heroic action of Lieutenant Price in risking his life to save a fallen comrade reflect great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 17, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 615 (October 19, 1951)

    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) Blair W. Price (ASN: 0-2262325), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 17 May 1951 in the vicinity of Pungchon-ni, Korea. On this date a numerically superior enemy force had driven Company K from a dominating hill, with the result that the defense in the entire company sector was disrupted and gravely threatened. Realizing the urgency of preventing the enemy from consolidating his positions on the hill, Lieutenant Price unhesitatingly volunteered to counterattack with his platoon. No artillery preparations being available at the moment, Lieutenant Price laid down a base of fire with all weapons available and led his men in an assault upon the enemy entrenched on the hill. Disregarding the intense hostile fire directed at him, Lieutenant Price pressed forward at the head of his men and drove the enemy back with grenades and bayonet. Though greatly outnumbered, by sheer courage and determination, the unit succeeded in overrunning and repulsing the enemy force from the hill. The gallantry in action displayed by Lieutenant Price reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.