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 First Class George B. Campbell (ASN: RA-14366060), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 16 February 1951, in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, Korea. On that date an adjacent unit was attacked by numerically superior enemy forces and had suffered heavy casualties. Company L was called upon to furnish litter bearers, and Private Campbell immediately volunteered as a member of the squad. While proceeding to the friendly unit, the squad was fired upon by hostile forces, and immediately the squad deployed and engaged the enemy in a fire fight. In spite of the intense enemy fire, Private Campbell, with complete disregard for his personal safety, jumped from his covered position and charged one of the enemy machine gun emplacements, firing his weapon and throwing hand grenades as he advanced. As a result of this single-handed charge, he was credited with killing two of its crew and routing the third member. His courageous actions contributed materially to the success of the unit’s mission and undoubtedly prevented serious casualties to the unit. The gallant conduct displayed by Private Campbell on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.