The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Guy G. Manchester (ASN: US-55084079), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 31 August 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On this date, after crossing the line of departure, Private Manchester’s platoon was pinned down by a heavy concentration of hostile small arms, automatic weapons and grenade fire. Private Manchester, realizing the seriousness of the situation and with complete disregard for his personal safety, advanced to the most forward and exposed position of his unit. From this point he engaged the hostile forces and successfully repelled their counterattacks, inflicting numerous casualties upon them. When his unit was ordered to withdraw to more tenable positions, Private Manchester voluntarily remained in his position and covered the withdrawal of his comrades until they had reached positions of safety. In his attempt to region his unit, Private Manchester was fatally wounded by the enemy fire. His courageous actions were an inspiration to his comrades and were highly responsible for the successful withdrawal of his unit with a minimum of casualties. The gallantry in action and self-sacrificing devotion to duty displayed by Private Manchester reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.