The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Tracy H. Young (ASN: RA-31318400), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 10 March 1951 in the vicinity of Takpak-kol, Korea. Company A had the mission of attacking and securing an enemy-held hill. When heavy enemy fire halted the advance, it was imperative that the company have artillery support. Since the rugged terrain made it impossible for forward observers to identify enemy positions, there was danger of artillery fire falling into friendly positions. Sergeant Young voluntarily advanced through the withering hail of enemy fire to a prominent point in front of his company’s positions, and spread a large panel on the ground to mark friendly positions for the artillery observers. Supporting fire was laid down and the Company was able to advance as a result of Sergeant Young’s actions. The gallant conduct displayed by Sergeant Young reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.