The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) George O. Rabideau (ASN: 0-1332733), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 4 October 1951, near Chungse-Re, Korea, the 1st Battalion’s assault units attacked a well-entrenched enemy on Hill 281, and Company C had the mission of securing the southern portion of the hill. During this action Lieutenant Rabideau, company commander, established his Observation Point on the bank of a river that ran at the foot of the hill. When he realized that enemy counterfire was increasing and becoming more dangerous, he ordered everyone to evacuate the forward position. Remaining in his exposed position, subject to devastating hostile bombardment, he brilliantly executed the return fire of his support and directed his company in an attack which crushed all enemy resistance and successfully completed its mission. Lieutenant Rabideau’s gallantry and leadership reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) George O. Rabideau (ASN: 0-1332733), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 23 May 1951, in the vicinity of Ondion-Dong, Korea, while attacking well-defended enemy positions on Hill 1272, Lieutenant Rabideau’s platoon was suddenly subjected to heavy small arms and automatic weapons fire from an adjacent ridge. Realizing that this obstacle would have to be surmounted before the objective could be secured, Lieutenant Rabideau voluntarily moved over exposed terrain to locate and destroy the positions. Inspired by their leader’s fearless actions, the members of the platoon followed his courageous example and renewed the vigor of their assault, destroying six enemy machine gun emplacements and permitting the rest of Company C to continue the assault on Hill 1272. Moving through terrain that yielded very little cover or concealment, Lieutenant Rabideau led an inspired charge on the original objective. Lieutenant Rabideau’s gallant and aggressive leadership materially contributed to the ultimate success of the unit in seizing the objective and reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.