The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Lew Jenkins (ASN: RA-6268551), United States Army, for gallantry while serving with Company G, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 27 August 1951 in the vicinity of Chin-hogae, Korea. On this date, after continuous enemy assaults on their positions, Company G was forced to withdraw toward hill pass 530. Sergeant Jenkins was leading the fourth platoon through a pass and the enemy was closing in on them. Realizing that if the enemy took the pass the entire battalion would be trapped, Sergeant Jenkins, immediately led his platoon to the head of a draw and set up a defensive position. Ordering his men to hold their positions, he acted as ammunition bearer for the machine guns. When the enemy attacked, Sergeant Jenkins, under intense enemy fire, made numerous trips between the platoon and the ammunition dump, keeping the machine guns well supplied with ammunition. His courageous action prevented the enemy from cutting off the only escape route and enabled the remainder of the battalion to withdraw safely. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Jenkins reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.