The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Master Sergeant Herbert B. Rawlings, United States Army, for heroic achievement while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. On 3 September 1950, near Haman, Korea, when he was cut off from his unit by the enemy forces, Master Sergeant Rawlings contacted a patrol from his company which was operating in the area and joined in an attack to break through the enemy lines. When ammunition became dangerously low, he stormed through hostile positions, secured a re-supply of ammunition at his unit, and returned to the patrol through a gauntlet of enemy fire. The patrol attacked the enemy with renewed vigor, and having repulsed them rejoined the unit. Master Sergeant Rawlings’ personal courage and outstanding leadership were an inspiration to his comrades and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.