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 [then Private] Douglas O. Dixon (ASN: RA-14400411), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Ori-Dong, Korea, on 5 November 1951. His platoon was returning from a combat patrol, which had taken it 2,000 yards into enemy territory without incident, when its members were suddenly pinned down by intensely concentrated enemy machine gun and mortar fire. Then the numerically superior enemy forces launched a savage attack against the small group firing automatic weapons and small arms. Seeing that his comrades needed help, Private Dixon, Medical Aidman attached to the platoon left his position of cover and, with complete disregard for his own safety, advanced into the withering fire. Although completely exposed, he moved from one position to another, giving aid to wounded men. Inspired by his fearlessness, his comrades fought with increased fury and repulsed the attack. As the friendly troops withdrew from the trap, an enemy force was observed attempting to outflank them. Private Dixon voluntarily remained behind to cover the rear of his comrades. He engaged the hostile soldiers at close range, killing two of them and wounding several others before the attack was repelled. Private Dixon’s courageous action, fearless aggressiveness and selfless performance of tasks far above the call of duty contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s defense and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Army Medical Service.