The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Jack Richard Hanson (ASN: 0-62628), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 16 February 1951, near Kamil-ni, Korea, Company K jumped off in an attack against a well dug-in and expertly camouflaged series of enemy positions on Hill 185. Owing to the withering enemy small arms fire that was blanketing the platoon positions, its advance was halted and its members pinned down. Disregarding the intense enemy fire Lieutenant Hanson began working his way forward to a nearby ridge encouraging his men onward and directing their fire on the enemy strongpoints. He suddenly noticed that on his right flank a member of his unit lay critically wounded and exposed to heavy enemy fire, fifty yards from his position. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Lieutenant Hanson jumped up and heedless of the enemy bullets striking near him, moved to the aid of the stricken rifleman. Placing the wounded man on his shoulder, he carried him to a covered position and administered first aid. He then re-crossed the open area which was now receiving enemy mortar fire in addition to small arms fire. He returned to his original position where he rejoined his platoon and led it in a bayonet assault on the objective. After seizing the objective the company was ordered to withdraw. Lieutenant Hanson refused to leave until all members of his platoon, including the wounded, had safely withdrawn. Lieutenant Hanson’s gallantry and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.