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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant Jay Sleppy (ASN: US-55061514), United States Army, for heroic achievement on 11 September 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date, during an attack on an enemy-held hill, Company A was pinned down by heavy hostile fire. Exposing himself to intense enemy fire, Sergeant Sleppy, voluntarily organized a small group of men and led them in an assault against the enemy position. He continued his assault, inflicting heavy enemy casualties, forcing him to seek cover. Sergeant Sleppy’s courageous action enabled the remainder of the company to maneuver into position for the final attack upon the enemy-held hill. The heroism in action displayed by Sergeant Sleppy reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class [then Sergeant]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 14, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 752 (November 23, 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 Sergeant First Class [then Sergeant] Jay Sleppy (ASN: US-55061514), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 14 October 1951, in the vicinity of Mundung-ni, Korea. On that date, Company A launched an attack on a strategic hill defended by a determined enemy force. Sergeant Sleppy, platoon sergeant, completely disregarding his own safety, led his men in the assault. Exposing himself to the heavy concentration of enemy fire he assaulted the hostile positions with his rifle and grenades, inflicting numerous enemy casualties. With complete indifference to the fanatical hostile resistance he continued in this courageous manner until the objective had been secured. The aggressive and spirited leadership of Sergeant Sleppy inspired his men and greatly aided his unit in the successful completion of its mission. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Sleppy on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.