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 (Armor) Arthur J. Junot (ASN: 0-2021122), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Tank Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 27 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kombal-li, Korea. On that date his platoon of tanks was covering an infantry unit as it crossed a narrow footbridge in single file. Unexpectedly the column was fired upon by numerous enemy troops in dug-in positions on commanding ground. Unhesitatingly, and in the face of heavy enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire, Lieutenant Junot crossed a treacherous stream and personally guided his tanks into positions from which they could engage the enemy. He then directed fire upon the enemy positions, killing many of the enemy and allowing the infantry to continue on its mission. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Junot reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Armor) Arthur J. Junot (ASN: 0-2021122), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Tank Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, gallantry in action against the enemy on 24 December 1951 in the vicinity of Kumgong-ni, Korea. On that date Lieutenant Junot was in charge of an infantry-tank unit whose mission was to retrieve two disabled tanks which had been rendered inoperative by hostile fire and were situated near an enemy outpost. Although subjected to enemy small arms and mortar fire, he was able to direct his men in retrieving one of the tanks without any extreme trouble. While attempting to tow the second tank back to friendly lines, a track was torn loose from the tank retriever. With darkness approaching rapidly and under an exceptionally heavy concentration of hostile mortar fire, Lieutenant Junot calmly directed the repair of the damaged track from an exposed position. Under his supervision, the track was repaired in a minimum of time and the tank retriever returned the damaged tank to a position where it could be covered by friendly fire. His dauntless courage in the face of heavy enemy fire and complete disregard for his personal safety during the handling of a most critical situation were an inspiration to those engaged in the mission. The gallantry in action and outstanding devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Junot reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.