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 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 April 1951, near Ana-Hyon, Korea, while attempting to seize an enemy-occupied hill, Lieutenant Rabideau’s platoon encountered stiff enemy resistance. Despite a shrapnel wound received during the bitter fighting, Lieutenant Rabideau continued to expose himself in order to lead his men and direct their fire. When the platoon was forced to withdraw slightly, he quickly and efficiently reorganized his men and led them in a furious bayonet charge up the hill. A short time after the objective was successfully secured, the enemy initiated a counterattack and regained the hill position after a fierce battle. Lieutenant Rabideau determinedly regrouped his men and again moved into the attack but, after a savage three-hour engagement, the friendly troops were once more forced to withdraw to more tenable positions. Only when he had assured himself that all of his men had safely withdrawn did Lieutenant Rabideau move back and allow himself to be treated for his painful wound. Lieutenant Rabideau’s gallant actions were a source of constant inspiration to his comrades and reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.