The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Bruce E. Stewart (ASN: 0-1327774), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, near Kumsong, Korea, on 10 December 1951. His unit had the mission of attacking and securing strongly defended enemy positions. As they began their assault, the friendly troops were met by an intense, murderous concentration of hostile machine gun fire from three sides. Lieutenant Stewart, nevertheless, carried on the fight and led his men forward. He became seriously wounded by hand grenade fragments, but with utter disregard for his own safety he refused to stop. He personally directed the evacuation of the other wounded men, and only after the last man had been taken to the rear did he return to relative safety for treatment of his own wounds. Lieutenant Stewart’s gallant action, exemplary leadership and selfless performance of duty were a great inspiration to his men and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.