The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Jesus S. Reyes (ASN: RA-39299152), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the afternoon of 16 September 1950, while providing front and flank security for a combat patrol operating in hostile territory near Changnyong, Korea, Sergeant First Class Reyes’ squad met heavy enemy resistance form a hilltop about 150 yards to the front. Despite the intense hostile machine gun and mortar barrage directed at the patrol, he deployed his men in a forward position and immediately established a base of fire to cover the deployment of the platoon. During the ensuing battle he repeatedly exposed himself in order to draw enemy fire and thereby force the enemy to reveal their positions to his men. Sergeant First Class Reyes’ conspicuous courage and outstanding leadership reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.