The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Bruce V. Reagan, Jr. (ASN: 0-978561), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Chose-ri, Korea, on 12 November 1951. His company went out on patrol into hostile territory with the mission of finding enemy positions and taking prisoners. Lieutenant Reagan, Platoon Leader, was leading his men at the point of the advance when the entire unit was suddenly pinned down by an intense concentration of fire from enemy automatic weapons situated on commanding terrain. In order to take the pressure off his men, Lieutenant Reagan jumped to his feet and, with complete disregard for his own safety, remained exposed as he swept the enemy emplacement with devastatingly accurate fire. Ordering his platoon to withdraw, he continued firing, inflicting several casualties upon the enemy, until every man had reached safety. As a result of his daring initiative, not one friendly soldier was wounded in the ambush. Lieutenant Reagan’s gallant action, exemplary leadership and selfless devotion to his comrades reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.