The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Victor L. Rollins (ASN: RA-17159844), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 11 October 1951 in the vicinity of Knognee, Korea. On this date while leading his men in the attack against a heavily defended and strategic enemy-held ridge, Sergeant Rollins displayed dauntless courage and cool behavior before the enemy. Shortly after leaving their positions the enemy opened fire on them with small arms, automatic weapons and machine guns. The intensity of the fire forced his men to withdraw. Although his platoon suffered heavy casualties, Sergeant Rollins managed to direct his men in forming a tight perimeter of defense. The enemy launched several concentrated attacks on the friendly line but each time was repulsed suffering great losses. Sergeant Rollins then reorganized his men and led them in a counterattack, personally destroying an enemy machine gun position and inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. His actions were an inspiration to the entire unit and aided immeasurably in the success of the mission. The gallantry in action demonstrated by Sergeant Rollins on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

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 Victor L. Rollins (ASN: RA-17159844), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 1 September 1951 in the vicinity of Mandae-ri, Korea. On this date, during an assault upon an enemy-held hill, Company B was subjected to intense hostile small arms, automatic weapons, mortar and artillery fire. Sergeant Rollins, disregarding the intense enemy fire and personal safety, carried his machine gun to an exposed position and commenced firing upon the hostile forces, inflicting numerous casualties upon them. He continued in this manner until he was painfully wounded by enemy fire. Refusing medical aid, Sergeant Rollins reorganized his men and led them in an assault upon the objective, completely overrunning enemy positions. The gallantry in action and outstanding leadership demonstrated by Sergeant Rollins on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.