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 Jack Thomas Boling (AFSN: AF-39173851), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an enemy as an Aero-Medical crew member of Detachment ONE, Third Air Rescue Squadron, FIFTH Air Force, in action on 3 July 1951. At the voluntary risk of his life, Sergeant Boling flew in a highly vulnerable helicopter ten miles into enemy-held territory to rescue a United States Marine fighter pilot who had parachuted from his stricken airplane near Sangyong, Korea. When the helicopter landed, Sergeant Boling observed that the downed pilot was injured and in his attempt to rise could only wave his arms. Disregarding the threat to his own safety, Sergeant Boling leaped out of the helicopter and ran through a hail of enemy small arms fire to the aid of the downed pilot. Although fully aware of the personal danger, he dragged the badly injured victim toward the rescue aircraft. Sergeant Boling signaled the helicopter pilot for assistance and together, the two helped the Marine pilot into the helicopter. During the flight to the nearest Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, Sergeant Boling rendered medical assistance. As a result of this mission, a United Nations Pilot was saved from certain death or capture. By his courage in the face of danger and his selfless devotion to duty, Sergeant Boling reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.