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) Donald Howard Rehm (ASN: 0-27807), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company (then Commanding Officer of Company E, 2d Battalion), 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Soun-ni- Korea, on 26 October 1951. His unit had the mission of defending a hill which was of vital importance to the security of the battalion. The enemy, with an estimated force of two companies, launched a savage attack against his unit’s positions. Just before daybreak the determined enemy, after constantly hammering at the friendly troops, made a breakthrough. Due to a shortage of ammunition the forward elements of the company began a short withdrawal to more defensible positions. Captain Rehm, realizing the seriousness of the situation, unhesitatingly sprang from his bunker and with utter disregard for his own safety carried the needed ammunition and grenades. He made his way to the scene of the heaviest fighting. The men, inspired by the presence of their Commanding Officer, soon reorganized into an effective fighting force. He led them in a counterattack and soon forced the foe into a retreat of panicky confusion. Captain Rehm’s gallant action, exemplary leadership and selfless performance of duty contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s defense and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.