The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Doyle J. Stewart (ASN: US-55055247), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Hudong-ni, Korea, on 20 October 1951. His platoon had the mission of taking and securing Objective KING, a steep rocky terrain feature defended by a well dug-in enemy force. As the friendly troops advanced on the objective, they were subjected to intense automatic weapons, small arms and mortar fire. The enemy, having excellent observation, pinned the platoon down and inflicted several casualties. Corporal Stewart, Machine Gunner, immediately recognizing the need for immediate action, picked up his weapon and made his way to the platoon’s front. He set up his machine gun in an advantageous but completely exposed position and unleashed withering fire on the enemy. His unceasing fire silenced key enemy positions and enabled his platoon to start evacuation of the wounded. As he continued to operate his weapons with devastating accuracy, he was seriously wounded, but realizing that if his fire ceased the enemy would again pin his platoon down and halt evacuation of the wounded members, he disregarded the pain and remained at his weapon to provide valuable covering fire. His comrades discovered his condition and tried to persuade him to submit to medical aid, but he refused and continued to operate his weapon until he collapsed from loss of blood. However, his covering fire had by this time enabled the platoon to evacuate the wounded, regroup, and renew the attack. Corporal Stewart’s courageous action, tenacious determination and selfless devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s mission and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.