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 Garth O. Parker (ASN: RA-19361628), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 19 September 1950 when his light machine gun squad was supporting the company attack on enemy positions in the vicinity of Chingdong-ni, Korea, the hostile force laid down an intense barrage of automatic weapons fire and hand grenades. Heedless of the heavy fire, Sergeant Parker led his squad forward throwing hand grenades and firing his rifle, to occupy a forward gun position, until he was seriously wounded. Sergeant Parker’s conspicuous courage and outstanding leadership inspired his team to continue its close support to seize the objective. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.