The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant First Class Jacob Frick (ASN: RA-31413545), United States Army, for heroic achievement during ground operations against a hostile force as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 19 February 1951, in the vicinity of Sinchon-ni, Korea, as Sergeant Frick’s unit was patrolling to make contact with the enemy, it was stopped by strong fire from hostile forces. In order that the platoon might obtain maximum protection from their weapons, Sergeant Frick voluntarily and with great risk to his own safety, went from man to man, through dense fire of the enemy, and organized them effectively. Spotting targets for the automatic rifleman, he placed their weapons in positions which enabled them to fire with precision. When it became necessary for the platoon to withdraw, he organized powerful rear guard support, then in an orderly manner he withdrew these troops with a minimum of casualties. Sergeant Frick’s heroic and courageous devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.