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), [then Second Lieutenant] John F. Huber (ASN: 0-1862108), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of Company E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 16 October 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date, Lieutenant Huber was leading a patrol whose mission was to set up an ambush for an enemy force on the crest of Hill 198. Approximately ten yards from the objective, the friendly patrol was ambushed by a numerically superior force and immediately subjected to a murderous cross fire which necessitated their withdrawal. Arriving at the bottom of the hill, it was discovered that one of the members of the friendly force was missing. Lieutenant Huber, with complete disregard for personal safety, unhesitatingly made his way back up the hill to where his comrade lay wounded. Although wounded himself during that action he succeeded in carrying the unconscious man back to the base of the hill. He then covered the withdrawal of the friendly unit until certain they were out of immediate danger. The inspirational courage, outstanding leadership and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Huber reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.