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 Howard S. Davis (ASN: RA-39693385), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 65th Engineer Combat Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During an attack on an enemy strongpoint near Taeson-myhon, Korea, on 14 September 1950, the platoon leader, platoon sergeant and assistant became casualties. Sergeant Davis, who was delivering food to the troops in that area, unhesitatingly took charge of the platoon and led it in an attack which overran the hostile force and secured the objective. Sergeant Davis’ courage, resourcefulness and outstanding leadership reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.