The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Paul F. Reagan (ASN: 0-59008), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, Company H, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Anju, Korea, on 5 November 1950. The company on the right flank had been subjected to a strong enemy attack and forced to withdraw, leaving H Company’s mortar positions completely exposed. The enemy quickly took advantage of the situation and attacked the mortar positions with automatic weapons and small arms. Attacked by overwhelming numbers the platoon leader ordered a withdrawal from his untenable position. Learning of the situation and that the platoon had been unable to remove its mortars and other equipment, Captain Reagan reorganized a small group of his men and led them to the former position which the enemy was then covering by sporadic fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, he entered the area in the face of increasing fire and recovered his vehicles, mortars and other material. Captain Reagan’s gallant actions, devotion to duty and superior leadership reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.