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 Roy H. Stampley (ASN: RA-14031624), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 64th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 1 September 1950, near Masan, Korea, Sergeant Stampley was serving as forward observer with a front line infantry company. When intense hostile fire damaged his equipment he continued to adjust fire from an exposed position until communications were completely disrupted and his attempts to repair them were without effect. He then adjusted mortar fire for the infantry, maintaining his highly vulnerable post in order more accurately to accomplish the mission By his initiative and indomitable devotion to duty, Sergeant Stampley contributed materially in repelling the fanatical attack. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.