The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Lewis Dale Cook (ASN: RA-13332753), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 3 September 1950, in the vicinity of Am-sin, Korea. On that date Private Cook was a member of a 75-mm. recoilless rifle section whose mission it was to support a rifle company in defense. At approximately 2330 hours his position was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force. When ordered to withdraw to a new position, Private Cook, without regard for his personal safety volunteered to remain at his position and protect the withdrawal of his section. He continued to fire his weapon and slowed down the enemy until his position was overrun and he received a mortal wound. The gallantry demonstrated by Private Cook reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.