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 [then Corporal] John T. Gibson (ASN: RA-14225322), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, (attached to Company E), 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 16 September 1951 in the vicinity of Samtae-dong, Korea. On that date Sergeant Gibson was a squad leader in a heavy machine gun section which had the mission of providing supporting fire for friendly elements assaulting a strongly fortified enemy-held hill. During this action Sergeant Gibson, realizing the need for more effective fire, moved his weapon to a new site completely disregarding the fact that it was under direct enemy observation and fire. He then proceeded to deliver effective and accurate fire on hostile positions, inflicting numerous enemy casualties. He continued this action until the enemy fire was neutralized, thus enabling friendly assaulting units to secure their objective with a minimum of casualties. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Gibson on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.