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 John W. Enyart (AFSN: AO-2087627), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 26 November 1950. While piloting an unarmed T-6 Mosquito Reconnaissance aircraft of the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, FAR EAST Air Forces, on reconnaissance over enemy territory in the vicinity of Tokchon, Korea, Lieutenant Enyart received an emergency call for air evacuation of a United Nations Ground Controller and his party who were completely surrounded by a superior number of enemy troops. Though visibility was greatly restricted by haze and smoke, and identification was difficult, Lieutenant Enyart skillfully directed a number of fighter type aircraft to the spot. These planes succeeded in temporarily halting the enemy’s advance. In response to a plea from the Ground Controller that an Air Evacuation Rescue Team be sent immediately to the area, Lieutenant Enyart, with complete disregard for his personal safety, landed his aircraft on a hazardous dirt strip located at the bottom of a steep valley. Exposed to heavy ground fire from the enemy, he successfully evacuated one member of the United Nations Forces, and immediately prepared to return for another. Despite almost zero visibility, and at great risk of his own life, Lieutenant Enyart approached the strip a second time but was prevented from landing by the enemy who had occupied it. The courage displayed by Lieutenant Enyart in the face of great danger was in keeping with the highest traditions of the service, and reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.