The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Frederick B. Duke (ASN: RA-17272554), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery D, 21st Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 25th Infantry Division, in action in Korea. On the morning of 16 February 1951, while supporting an infantry assault near Naegong, Korea, the gunner on Private First Class Duke’s half-track received a severe wound which necessitated evacuation. While two of the crew assisted the injured man, Private First Class Duke and a comrade operated the turret to maintain a heavy volume of effective fire. When devastating machine gun fire impeded the advance, he ran to a nearby tank and used its machine gun to point out the emplacement to the crew. By thus directing the destruction of the main hostile strongpoint he enabled friendly forces to secure the objective and drive the enemy into disorganized retreat. Private First Class Duke’s courage, initiative, and selfless devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.