The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Wesley Carlton Wilson (ASN: 0-17725), United States Army, for gallantry in action Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 2 August 1950 in the vicinity of Obangsan, Korea. The enemy estimated at two regiments, launched a vigorous attack against the 19th Regimental Combat Team and the First Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment soon after the First Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment crossed the line of departure to attack the enemy east of Chingju. Four lead tanks and four armored cars were promptly knocked out and the protective infantry was killed, wounded or dispersed. When his troops became dispersed and intermingled with the 19th Regimental Combat Team, Colonel Wilson, with complete disregard for personal safety, led platoons and small groups from his battalion, under intense fire and placed them in defensive positions. He led a short counterattack to determine the conditions around the immobilized tanks and to recover the wounded. Many times during the day he walked about under fire to positions to steady groups of men. His gallantry, fearlessness and disregard for his personal safety was an inspiration to men both from his own unit and the 19th Regimental Combat Team, contributing materially to beating off the enemy attack while inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. His outstanding courage and fearless example reflect high credit on himself and the military service.