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 (Field Artillery) Everett G. Andrews (ASN: 0-530568), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the United States Military Advisory Group to the Republic of Korea. On 11 February 1951, elements of three Chinese Communist divisions attacked the 10th and 16th Republic of Korea Regiments and the Republic of Korea 50th Field Artillery Battalion which Lieutenant Andrews was serving as an advisor. Throughout the day he remained with the battalion, effectively directing fire on the enemy. At 2300 hours, the battalion positions were subjected to intense enemy small-arms and automatic-weapons fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Lieutenant Andrews successfully supervised the displacement of the battalion to new positions from which the devastating barrages on the enemy were continued. Later, when enemy troops managed to infiltrate behind the battalion and set up road blocks on the only road which could be used for further displacement, Lieutenant Andrews remained with the battalion, effectively directing defensive efforts until late 12 February, when small-arms and mortar fire became so intense that the surviving personnel had time only to destroy their guns before their positions were overrun. Although suffering from frozen feet and malnutrition, Lieutenant Andrews managed to avoid capture, and on 27 February, reached friendly lines. The gallant efforts and aggressive leadership of Lieutenant Andrews resulted in the infliction of tremendous casualties on the enemy and reflect great credit on himself and the military service. Entered the federal service from Illinois.