The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Private First Class] Tony Meadows (ASN: RA-15410529), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished gallantry in action on 3 June 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that date Sergeant Meadows was a platoon guide of an infantry unit, which had the mission of securing a strategic enemy-held hill. During the attack when the platoon was pinned down by intense enemy fire, Sergeant Meadows, fully exposing himself to enemy fire, ordered that a machine gun be set up. Under his direction, the accurate and effective fire of the weapon neutralized the enemy fire and enabled the platoon to continue the attack. Upon nearing the objective, the unit was again subjected to heavy enemy fire. Sergeant Meadows once more directed a machine gun into action, successfully silencing the enemy’s fire, thus enabling his unit to secure its objective. The gallantry and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Meadows reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.