The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Sum Yup Pak (Service Number 10054), Korean Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy as Commanding General, 1st Republic of Korea Infantry Division, in action in the Kumwi-Tabudeng area, Korea, during the period 19 September to 22 September 1950. When one of the regiments of his Division, which had been given the mission of completing the encirclement of the “Walled City,” encountered heavy enemy resistance, General Pak joined the forward elements of that regiment and without regard for personal safety, and in the face of intense enemy mortar and small arms fire, personally led them in an attack which overcame the enemy resistance and successfully effected a junction with elements of the 1st United States Cavalry Division. As a result of General Pak’s fearless and exemplary actions, great numbers of the enemy were destroyed or captured. General Pak’s gallant actions reflects great credit upon himself and the Army of the Republic of Korea.