(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Arthur E. Sikes, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1951. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

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 Captain (Infantry) Arthur E. Sikes, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Near Impa, Korea, on 3 October 1950, when hostile forces attacked the Battalion Headquarters, Captain Sikes advanced with his mortar company to the scene of the engagement. After organizing the headquarters personnel under intense small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire, he deployed his mortars to maximum advantage and directed an effective perimeter defense that held off the onrushing foe until rifle reinforcements arrived. As friendly units launched a counter drive, he led his men to forward positions and provided a heavy volume of accurate support fire. Captain Sikes’ courageous leadership, aggressive spirit and selfless devotion to duty are in keeping with the great traditions of the United States Army.