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 George G. Frenne, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 23 February 1951 near Yongdu-ri, Korea. As Sergeant Frenne’s platoon was advancing on their objective atop Hill 469, they were suddenly pinned down by extremely heavy fire from their right flank. Handing his carbine to a man nearby, Sergeant Frenne stood up amidst the enemy fire and charged forward hurling grenade after grenade. When his supply of grenades was exhausted, he raced back to get another supply. Sergeant Frenne kept up his devastating barrage of grenades, in spite of the heavy fire, until the enemy were driven from their positions. Sergeant Frenne then raced back, retrieved his carbine, and again sped after the enemy, this time firing his carbine, and drove them from the slope of the hill. Sergeant Frenne’s courageous action in the face of the enemy allowed the platoon to advance and seize their objection. His gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.