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 John B. MacDougall (ASN: NG-27342117), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 October 1951 in the vicinity of Mundung-ni, Korea. On this date, during an attack on enemy positions, friendly forces met heavy resistance from well-fortified enemy bunkers and trenches. Sergeant MacDougall skillfully deployed his men and led them in an assault upon the hostile emplacements, throwing hand grenades. He succeeded in destroying many of these bunkers, inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. After the objective had been secured, Sergeant MacDougall, with complete disregard for his personal safety, continually exposed himself to hostile fire to direct his men in the withdrawal and though painfully wounded remained in his position until all of them had reached positions of safety. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant MacDougall on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.