The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant George D. Chamberlain (ASN: RA-7040810), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 14 February 1951 in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, Korea. Company K was in defensive position on a hill, forming part of the regimental perimeter, and had been under heavy attack the previous night. A reconnaissance patrol discovered that the enemy had regrouped their forces and were awaiting darkness to launch another assault. Sergeant Chamberlain, leader of the 1st platoon, led his men to a position on high ground directly above the hostile force, which numbered approximately 200. Disregarding the overwhelming odds, he gave the order to attack and dashed down the hill toward the entrenched enemy. Charging forward into the point blank enemy fire, he led the assault, shouting encouragement to his men who, following his intrepid leadership, overran the enemy and forced them into the open. As the enemy advanced into the open, 75 of them fell dead from blazing automatic weapons fire which the remainder of the company poured into their midst and the remnants, demoralized by the vicious fire which raked them, retreated in a complete rout. The gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed by Sergeant Chamberlain reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.