The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Gunner’s Mate Third Class [then Private First Class, United States Army] Jerry E. Beckley (NSN: 4606831/ASN: RA-19323889), United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 555th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, on 12 August 1950 near San Gam-ni, Korea, when Private First Class Beckley’s battery was subjected to a powerful hostile assault. Although his position was in grave danger of being isolated, he remained at his post and assisted in directing a heavy volume of effective 3.5 rocket launcher fire at the onrushing enemy. When an exploding ammunition truck endangered another fully loaded truck, he voluntarily exposed himself to the flying fragments and evacuated the vehicle to safety. Private First Class Beckley’s courage, initiative and steadfast devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself, his unit and the United States Armed Forces.