The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Jesus Rodriguez (ASN: RA-19356996), United States Army, for gallantry in action while a member of Company I, 3d Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On the night of 2 February 1951, a numerically superior hostile force launched a determined assault on friendly positions near Anyang-ni, Korea. Despite the proximity of the onrushing foe, Corporal Rodriguez remained at his post on the right flank to deliver a heavy volume of effective counter fire. When his rifle jammed, he used it as a club against the encircling enemy until the attack had been repulsed. Corporal Rodriguez’s exemplary courage, tenacity of purpose and unwavering devotion to duty were an inspiration to his fellow soldiers and reflect the highest credit on himself and the Army forces.