The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Jack J. DeWitt (ASN: US-16260232), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 15 September 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan, Korea. On this date enemy forces had infiltrated through and behind the lines of one of our rifle companies. Since this company was holding an important hill position at the time, it was vitally important that it be re-supplied with ammunition. Private DeWitt, who was a Chaplain’s Assistant, volunteered to take ammunition to the beleaguered company. Under continuous enemy fire, and without concern for his personal safety, he delivered a 1/4 ton truck and trailer load of ammunition to the company’s position and, on the return trip, he evacuated several of our wounded. This action materially aided the rifle company in the successful accomplishment of its mission. The cool courage and gallantry displayed by Private DeWitt on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.