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 First Class Bennie H. Estes (ASN: RA-18343654), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 6th Tank Battalion, 24th Infantry Division in action against the enemy near Songju, Korea, on 24 September 1950. During an attack, the leading platoon of Company A, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, which he was supporting, was held up by intense mortar, anti-tank and machine gun fire from an enemy strong point. Observing the enemy positions, he advanced his tank into the withering fire, disabled the enemy’s machine guns and anti-tank weapons, and overran the position. Sergeant Estes’ fearless actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Army.