The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Keith Anders Jensen (ASN: 0-957088), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery B, 52nd Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, near Kumhwa, Korea, on 16 October 1951. Serving as a forward observer with a rifle company [of the 21st Regiment], he accompanied the unit in its attack on a steep hill, strongly defended by a large enemy force firing small arms, artillery and mortars. He continually exposed himself during the attack to direct artillery support for the onrushing infantry. Upon reaching the objective, the company was pinned down by an intense hail of enemy artillery and mortar fire. With complete disregard for his personal well being, Lieutenant Jensen left the comparative safety of the bunker he was in and fearlessly went forward to direct artillery fire on the enemy. He continued his vital duties, inflicting heavy destruction and casualties upon the enemy until he was mortally wounded. Lieutenant Jensen’s gallant actions, daring initiative and self-sacrificing devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s mission and reflect the highest credit on himself and the U.S. Artillery.