The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry), [then Captain] Kent B. White (ASN: 0-404333), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, SIXTH Army (then Commanding Officer, Company G, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division), in action against an armed enemy on 8 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changyong, Korea. On that date the friendly elements were attacked by a determined numerically superior enemy force which had penetrated their lines at several points and cut off one platoon. After repelling wave after wave of the onrushing enemy hordes until their ammunition was nearly expended, the friendly unit was forced to withdraw to a secondary position. Lacking platoon leaders and experienced non-commissioned officers and handicapped with thirty-five men who were encountering the enemy for the first time, Major White personally directed and coordinated the withdrawal of the isolated platoon. With complete disregard for personal safety and while under heavy enemy fire, Major White displayed outstanding leadership and abilities by reorganizing and rallying the disrupted troops. Although seriously wounded in both legs during this action, he continued his brilliant leadership, dispatching orders to his unit by runner and fighting off the enemy around him as he remained in his exposed position, bleeding and unable to walk or crawl. Major White’s sincere devotion to duty and courageous conduct so inspired his men that they, against great odds, rallied and retook the vital position. Major White’s unflinching courage and consummate devotion to duty reflect untold glory upon himself and uphold the most esteemed traditions of the military service.