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.

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.