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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant Donald W. Sackett (ASN: US-51054552), United States Army, for heroic achievement as a member of Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division on 18 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kunmul-gol, Korea. When his battalion was ordered to withdraw on that date, Private Sackett voluntarily fought a rear guard action. While the battalion was withdrawing to better positions under enemy small arms fire, he was instrumental in dispersing the enemy, thus enabling his unit to take up better positions. The heroism displayed by Private Sackett reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 11, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 14 (January 10, 1952)

    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 Donald W. Sackett (ASN: US-51054552), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 11 September 1951 in the vicinity of Mandae-ri, Korea. On that date Company C had the mission of attacking and securing a heavily fortified enemy-held hill. As Sergeant Sackett’s platoon advanced in the assault it was pinned down by intense hostile small arms and automatic weapons fire. Sergeant Sackett, realizing the precarious position of his unit and with complete disregard for his own safety, immediately exposed himself and advanced to the ridge line inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. Continuing in this valiant manner he advanced toward the objective causing much confusion among the hostile soldiers before he fell wounded by the enemy fire. His comrades, inspired by his courageous actions, continued their advance and successfully completed their mission. The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Sackett on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.