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 First Class Eugene B. Brewer (ASN: RA-34145992), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Pungsan, Korea, on 2 November 1950. On this date, Sergeant Brewer’s platoon was ambushed by the enemy while on a combat patrol. After directing and supervising the reorganization of his squad, Sergeant Brewer remained behind to personally care for the wounded. While administering to a wounded man, Sergeant Brewer was seriously wounded in the head. Despite his serious condition, he refused to be evacuated and walked over a quarter of a mile during the reorganization of his platoon. The gallantry of Sergeant First Class Brewer on this occasion served as an inspiration to members of his squad and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.