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 (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] David P. Krueger (ASN: 0-2021071), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 3d Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 24 November 1950, in the vicinity of Kujangdong, Korea. Company K was given the mission of defending Hill 333. Shortly after digging in, the company was attacked by approximately 400 enemy troops. Lieutenant Krueger, a rifle platoon leader, repulsed the attack until the ammunition for his machine gun and 57-mm. recoilless rifle was exhausted. It was then necessary tor him to withdraw his platoon to a more strategic point. With utter disregard for his personal safety, he remained at his position delaying the enemy until he was wounded by grenade fragments. He was then forced to withdraw to the new lines where the ferocity of the enemy attack caused another withdrawal. Eventually, the enemy surrounded the platoon. Lieutenant Krueger, realizing it would be impossible to get through the enemy lines as a unit, proceeded to separate the men into small groups. He then led his men through the enemy positions and friendly artillery fire, without a casualty, to the safety of friendly lines. Lieutenant Krueger’s outstanding leadership and gallantry reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.