The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Lawrence Jamison (ASN: RA-14397878), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 28 September 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date the machine gun platoon of Company M became encircled by a numerically superior force. During the ensuing action the unit was able to withdraw to positions of safety with the aid of a tank platoon. Upon reaching covered positions, Private Jamison volunteered to return to the draw, where his platoon had been trapped and bring out or destroy weapons or equipment left behind and to look for stragglers. Advancing over the open terrain which was under constant hostile fire, Private Jamison reentered the draw, and, without covering fire from friendly forces fearlessly accomplished his mission. As a result of his heroic actions the enemy was denied the use of equipment left behind by the withdrawing friendly unit and his dauntless courage was an inspiration to all who observed him. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Jamison on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.