The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Yang I, Chinese Army, for gallantry in action during December 1944 and January 1945. Serving as a regimental commander, he personally led two of his battalions in a frontal attack on a strongly entrenched enemy force of two regiments at Namyu. After a continuous 5-day struggle, his command reduced that strongpoint, killing more than 400 of the enemy. Subsequent to the capture of Kaihtik, at the risk of his life, he again personally led his troops in a series of force marches toward Mong-Wing to clear up the points of enemy resistance along the north bank of the Sheweli River and to cover the river crossing of another regiment. By his personal leadership, Colonel Yang inspired his troops in the achievement of these victories, thereby reflecting great credit on himself and the Chinese armed forces.