The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Rolfe Louis Hillman, Jr. (ASN: 0-27661), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 4 September 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan, Korea. The enemy, attacking in reinforced company strength and supported by anti-tank rifles and heavy machine guns, had forced part of Captain Hillman’s company from high ground and were attempting to throw forces astride the main supply route. Organizing his mortar section into an infantry assault force Captain Hillman led them in a daring charge up the slope, despite the intense grazing frontal and flanking fire. His intrepidity and indifference to this heavy enemy fire inspired his troops and by following his example of personal courage they succeeded in driving the enemy from the position. He then directed mortar fire upon the retreating enemy with such devastating effect that their withdrawal was turned into a disorganized rout and forcing them to leave their weapons on the field. His skillful use of his forces and fire power enabled his troops to consolidate the company position, resulted in 30 enemy killed and eliminated a serious threat to our main supply route. The courage and leadership displayed by Captain Hillman on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and his actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.