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) John Robert Flynn, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of Company K, 2d Battalion, 7th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 September 1950, near Pyongtaek, Korea. While directing the deployment of his company to block an expected enemy tank attack from the south, Captain Flynn became suddenly aware of enemy tanks entering the northeast section of the city. Immediately turning to the new threat, Captain Flynn, as the leading tanks appeared. Fearlessly moved down to the exposed street and placed his men in new positions. Disregarding his own safety, he organized a bazooka team and in the face of deadly enemy cannon and machine gun fire from two approaching enemy tanks, directed the bazooka fire in knocking out the lead tank. Although seriously wounded by enemy shell fragments, Captain Flynn refused to be evacuated and courageously continued to direct bazooka fire until the second enemy tank was disabled and the enemy attack repulsed. His fearless behavior and extreme devotion to duty enabled his company to hold its positions and resulted in the destruction of considerable enemy equipment and personnel. Captain Flynn’s gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.