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 (Infantry) Walter Albert Jagiello (NSN: 0-27584), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action on 29 May 1951, near Yongchon, Korea. During the attack on Hill 136, the commanding officer was killed and the forward observer was seriously wounded. Lieutenant Jagiello, realizing the perilous situation, immediately took command and reorganized the friendly troops in the attack, then proceeded to the forward observer’s position, where he directed artillery fire into the enemy-held position with effective accuracy. After being relieved from the forward observer’s position, Lieutenant Jagiello rejoined the platoon and led his men in a vicious attack against heavily fortified enemy positions. His relentless determination and disregard for his life was such an inspiration to the men, that they completely overran the hostile position, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Lieutenant Jagiello’s gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.