The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Solomon L. Hay (ASN: 0-966210), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Anju, Korea, on 5 – 6 November 1950. During an attack the flank platoon of his company was pinned down by intense mortar and automatic weapons fire. Leading his platoon he moved to a position, from which he could place the fire of his automatic weapons and recoilless rifle sections on the enemy force. Completely disregarding personal safety he exposed himself to the enemy’s fire, marking targets for his men, by firing accurate tracer ammunition into the enemy positions. The positions were soon destroyed and the advance continued. The enemy, regrouping later launched a strong counter attack against the company’s positions. Lieutenant Hay, again unmindful of his own safety, displayed outstanding aggressiveness and although exposed to the full fury of the enemy’s attack secured a light machine gun and firing from his hip, placed deadly fire on the advancing enemy. He fired with such devastating effect that the enemy withdrew in disorder leaving behind many dead and wounded. Lieutenant Hay’s courageous actions, complete devotion to duty and exemplary leadership reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.