The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Jacob B. Kahaikupuna (ASN: RA-30107338), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Ign-dong, Korea, on 31 October 1950. During his company’s attack on the village his squad was charged with protecting the right flank. Observing that heavy enemy fire was pinning down the company, he rose to his feet, secured his machine gun and advanced through a hail of withering fire to a position from which he was able to deliver fire upon the enemy. From his forward and exposed position he poured such a volume of accurate fire into the enemy’s position that the defense crumbled and the company’s assault continued. His unhesitant and fearless action was responsible for the successful completion of his company’s mission and prevented undue casualties among his comrades. Corporal Kahaikupuna’s gallant actions and devotion to duty reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.