(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) John Sutton Growdon, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving in Korea while serving as Commanding Officer of the 6th Medium Tank Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Mun son, Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Growdon, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.