The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Gilbert S. Campbell (ASN: 0-1727174), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 31 May 1951, Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment succeeded in securing a small beachhead on the Hant’an River, Korea. Heavy rains had made the river extremely deep and treacherous which prevented a possible fording. Since the engineers were unable to construct a bridge over the river because of enemy fire sweeping the area, a life-line was being used. When an infantryman, heavily loaded with ammunition and equipment, lost his grip and fell into the swift current, Captain Campbell left the safety of the aid station and plunged into the water in an effort to recover the soldier’s body. Completely oblivious to the increasing intensity of the hostile fire and although his body was repeatedly dashed against floating debris, he courageously continued his efforts. Finally after a half hour of continuous diving and swimming, Captain Campbell was forced to discontinue his search because of complete physical exhaustion. The selfless gallantry and deep concern for his fellow soldier displayed by Captain Campbell reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.