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 Roger H. Cook (AFSN: AO-769746), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action on 7 January 1951 as Pilot of a B-26 Invader Attack Bomber of the FIFTH Air Force, in action on a low-level attack against the heavily defended city of Suwon, Korea. Captain Cook flew his aircraft through sever storms to the target area, letting down in icing conditions through a six thousand foot overcast. He broke out just above the mountains, located the enemy and made two successful bomb runs, scoring direct hits on concentrated groups of enemy troops. During the runs his aircraft was damaged by flak and a fire started in the fuselage. Although the aircraft was filled with smoke, Captain Cook continued his low-level attacks with rockets, napalm and machine guns against the confused and disorganized enemy, killing and wounding many troops, destroying six buildings and leaving four more burning. The fire in his aircraft was eventually brought under control and he flew the damaged ship to home base. The skill, courage and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Cook were in keeping with the highest traditions of the service and reflected great credit upon himself, the FIFTH Air Force, and the United States Air Force.