The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant George F. Casseday (ASN: RA-17290986), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, gallantry in action against the enemy on 25 December 1951 in the vicinity of Kunbung-myon, Korea. On this date Sergeant Casseday volunteered to lead a squad of men from the anti-tank and mine platoon in an effort to extricate a disabled tank from an enemy mine field. Under his supervision, the squad began the mission of probing for the anti-personnel and tank mines which surrounded the disabled vehicle. From his experience on a similar mission the previous day, Sergeant Casseday skillfully directed the clearing of a path through which a tank retriever could be brought to remove the tank. For hours he worked under a heavy concentration of hostile mortar and small arms fire, inspiring his men by his own dauntless courage. As a result of his efforts, the mine field was cleared and the retriever was able to tow the disabled tank back to friendly lines. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Casseday on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.