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 [then Sergeant] Dean B. Guyott (ASN: US-55015487), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 9 October 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On this date, during an attack on enemy-held positions, elements of Company I were pinned down by the determined fire from a well-entrenched and numerically superior enemy force. Sergeant Guyott, upon being informed that his unit was ordered to withdraw to more tenable positions, voluntarily remained behind to cover the withdrawal. In the course of this act he was seriously wounded but refused to be evacuated and despite the pain, tenaciously defended his emplacement until all the members of his unit had withdrawn to more advantageous positions. His dogged determination and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his comrades and were highly responsible for the orderly withdrawal of his unit. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Guyott on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.