The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Daniel C. Bolhouse (ASN: 0-2041787), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a member Company B, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, near Kumhwa, Korea. On 8 October 1952, Lieutenant Bolhouse received a report from a reconnaissance patrol that an enemy force was advancing toward his outpost. Quickly realizing the gravity of the situation, Lieutenant Bolhouse ordered the return of the patrol to aid in the defense of the outpost. Before the patrol could return, the enemy launched a fanatical attack on the strategic outpost. Setting up a defensive perimeter and continually exposing himself to the enemy, Lieutenant Bolhouse moved from man to man encouraging them and checking their positions. When the reconnaissance patrol reached the scene of the battle, Lieutenant Bolhouse, reorganizing all available forces, fearlessly led a counterattack that compelled the enemy to withdraw with heavy casualties. Although wounded, Lieutenant Bolhouse persisted in his courageous assault until the enemy were repelled to their own lines. Lieutenant Bolhouse refused medical attention until all the other wounded had been treated. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Bolhouse reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.