The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Guthrie R. Green (ASN: 0-2035422), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Service Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in Korea. On 15 – 16 February 1951, in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, Korea, Captain Green was the S-4 of an infantry regiment, which was completely surrounded by a large enemy force. Throughout this volume of enemy fire which continued to come into the area throughout this period, Captain Green personally directed the recovery and distribution of vitally needed ammunition. Despite the fact that ten of his men and officers became casualties, he constantly exposed himself to the enemy fire in order to move from point to point in the area. So critical was the ammunition supply that if this speedy distribution had not been made, the entire regiment might have been overrun by the large hostile force. His calm and heroic conduct over this entire period was instrumental to the success of the regiment in making its heroic stand on this occasion. The gallant conduct of Captain Green during this action reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.