The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) David W. Korrison (ASN: 09-1013027), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 743d Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 23 November 1944, in Germany. Captain Korrison was commanding a Tank Company during an engagement with the enemy, when the infantry troops he was supporting encountered difficulties from enemy tanks. Progress over open country having been made difficult and uncertain by heavy rainfall, Captain Korrison elected to attack down one of the main highways, even though enemy opposition was certain to be encountered. Realizing the danger involved, Captain Korrison placed himself in the leading tank and during the action which ensued, Captain Korrison’s tank knocked out three German tanks and killed or wounded almost sixty enemy infantrymen. The heroism and outstanding leadership demonstrated by Captain Korrison enabled his forces to capture an important objective without the loss of a single life. The bravery, aggressive determination, and exemplary leadership exhibited by Captain Korrison reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.