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 John Robert Stovall (ASN: RA-16235431), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, on 8 July 1950 near Chonan, Korea. Company K was in a defensive position north of Chonan, when it was ordered to withdraw to the city of Chonan due to the numerically superior attacking forces of the enemy. A light machine gun which was protecting the withdrawal of the Company was knocked out by enemy fire. Private Stovall volunteered to take up a position with his carbine and furnish protection for the withdrawal. Private Stovall’s position was under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire. The fire from his carbine was so accurate and effective that it held up the enemy attacking forces and gave the Company enough time to complete their withdrawal and set up in new positions. He was last seen as the enemy overran his position. The gallant act displayed by Private Stovall reflects great credit on himself and the military service.