The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Frederick C. Parker (ASN: 0-947686), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 27 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On that date Company F was setting up new lines of defense when an overwhelming enemy force attacked its position. Under the fanatical charge of the enemy, the Company was forced to withdraw to more tenable positions. Reorganizing his depleted ranks, Lieutenant Parker directed his platoon in desperate encounter to regain the objective. At that time enemy elements had entrapped the platoon, cutting it off from adjacent friendly units. Moving his men through the ambush, Lieutenant Parker ordered his men to cover and singularly held the enemy off until reinforcements arrived and routed the enemy. The gallantry in action and outstanding leadership are in accordance with the esteemed traditions of the military service.