The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Lyle Roland Shelton (ASN: RA-17250416), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 26 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kujrg-dong, Korea. Company G had launched an assault against an enemy-held hill and had succeeded in reaching a position 30 feet from the crest. At this point the enemy subjected the assault elements to intense automatic weapons and grenade fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private Shelton, a rifleman, voluntarily advanced to a position from where he could engage the well-entrenched enemy with rifle fire. While moving forward he was seriously wounded, but nevertheless continued his fearless advance. From a vulnerable position, he laid such a devastating base of fire on the hostile entrenchments that the enemy was pinned down, thereby enabling his squad to flank and destroy the enemy. Only when the enemy had been annihilated did he allow himself to be evacuated. The gallantry and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Private Shelton reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.