The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) John David Miley (ASN: 0-28586), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of Company G, 2d Battalion, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, in the vicinity of Parun-ni, Korea, on 25 March 1951. On that date, the weather was cold and wet, with a steady rain denying the company the use of tactical air support as it moved forward to assault a hill held by a well-entrenched enemy force. As the men proceeded toward their objective over the slippery terrain, they were suddenly subjected to a heavy volume of enemy small-arms and automatic-weapons fire. Unhesitatingly, Captain Miley moved to the head of his company and urged his men forward. Inspired by his personal example of courage in the face of the devastating enemy fire, the friendly forces successfully overran the hostile positions, driving the enemy down the reverse slope of the hill. However, by the time the objective had been secured, many of the company’s weapons had been rendered inoperative by the inclement weather and the enemy, sensing this, immediately launched a fierce counterattack. Rapidly and skillfully deploying his men in a defensive perimeter, Captain Miley moved among them, directing their fire and encouraging them. Using the weapons that were still operating and hand grenades, the company successfully repulsed the fanatical attacks of the enemy, finally forcing the numerically superior hostile force to withdraw withy many casualties. The gallantry and inspiring leadership displayed by Captain Miley throughout this action reflect great credit on himself and the military service.