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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Fred H. Hines (ASN: RA-16264550), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. In the vicinity of Soam-ni, Korea, on 7 February 1951, Sergeant First Class Hines’ company launched an attack on a well-entrenched hostile force. After destroying several foxhole positions with his bayonet and hand grenades, he led a small group in a determined assault on a hostile machine gun which was emplaced on commanding ground. Reaching the crest of the fire-swept slope, he and his comrades eliminated the enemy crew thus enabling the company to fulfill its mission with minimum casualties. Sergeant First Class Hines’ valorous leadership, determined spirit and selfless devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the American Soldier.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 27, 1950
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 33 (January 19, 1951)

    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 Fred H. Hines (ASN: RA-16264550), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 27 November 1950, near Ipsok, Korea, the company with which Sergeant First Class Hines was serving as squad leader bore the brunt of a determined enemy attack. As the attack increased in intensity, he manned a machine gun mounted on a tank and delivered such withering fire on the hostile force that it was forced to withdraw. Returning to his squad he distributed ammunition and checked the defensive positions. As the enemy launched successive attacks he would return to the machine gun and deliver such effective fire that the attacks were repulsed. Sergeant First Class Hines’ courage, determination and staunch devotion to duty enabled his company to withstand repeated attacks during a four-hour period and reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.