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) Frederick B. Topper (ASN: 0-1294935), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 3 September 1950, near Haman, Korea, Captain Topper, the Battalion S-2, assumed command of two companies whose leaders had become casualties in the fierce fighting to attain the ground held by a numerically superior, well-entrenched enemy force. Despite the small numbers of men available and the continuing concerted hostile fire, Captain Topper quickly organized an effective team, moving among the men to aid the wounded and assure adequate supplies of ammunition. He then led the group forward across the fire-swept terrain in an assault which culminated in rout of the enemy and securing of the vital battalion objective. Captain Topper’s gallant leadership, steadfast devotion to duty and notable tactical skill reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Army.