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 First Class Weldon Gene Turner (ASN: RA-18335408), 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 Kora. On 21 September 1950, near Chindong-ni, Korea, when enemy fire ignited a bag of white phosphorous and high explosive grenades located in the platoon ammunition dump, Private First Class Turner braved intense hostile fire to recover critically needed mortar ammunition. Entering the burning area amid the exploding grenades, he successfully recovered two loads of ammunition although he had suffered severely burned hands. His heroic example in the face of such adverse circumstances inspired his comrades to save the remainder of he ammunition. Private First Class Turner’s courageous initiative reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.