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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    89th Medium Tank Battalion

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 28, 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 46 (January 22, 1951)

    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 Master Sergeant Jasper W. Lee (ASN: 34669076), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. Following an attack near Unhung, Korea, on 28 November 1950, several wounded men of an infantry unit lay in an exposed area. Expertly maneuvering his tanks to provide cover for the rescue party, Master Sergeant Lee directed withering fire on the hostile strongpoints while the wounded were evacuated to a less exposed position. Throughout the operation he remained in an exposed position better to direct the deployment of the tanks. Master Sergeant Lee’s valorous leadership and selfless regard for the welfare of his comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    89th Medium Tank Battalion

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 28, 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (January 17, 1951)

    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 Jasper W. Lee (ASN: 34669076), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 28 October 1950, a strong hostile force occupying positions in a mountain pass near Chonggu, Korea, threatened to disrupt a projected attack by an infantry unit. Leading his platoon to within fifty yards of the enemy positions, Master Sergeant Lee skillfully deployed his tanks and directed effective fire on the hostile forces. Repeatedly exposing himself to the deadly fire, he directed small arms fire on enemy soldiers who were attempting to throw grenades into the turret of his tank. His actions so inspired his men that they routed the enemy and secured the pass. Master Sergeant Lee’s courage, aggressive leadership and unflagging devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.