The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Quitman White (ASN: 0-2037108), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 3d Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Maechon-Dong, Korea, on 18 August 1950. During an attack on a well defended hill-top enemy position, his company suffered heavy casualties from the accurate small arms, mortar and artillery fire. Although exposed to the intensive enemy fire, he unhesitatingly assumed command of the two rifle platoons, reorganized them into an effective fighting unit and through his superior leadership and courage, succeeded in taking the assigned objective. His gallant actions and devotion to duty reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.