The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Airman Second Class Frank J. Feister (AFSN: AF-19406192), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United Nations as Gunner of a B-26 Invader Attack Bomber of the 3d Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, on the night of 17 November 1952. While on an armed reconnaissance over the enemy’s main supply routes in North Korea, the crew sighted a convoy of enemy vehicles and immediately initiated an attack against it. After the last bomb was released, Airman Feister noticed that a fragmentation bomb was hung in the bomb bay. Completely disregarding his own personal safety, and despite the fact that he had been wounded by the intense and accurate enemy fire, Airman Feister swung out over the bomb bay and released the hung bomb. As a result of his quick and heroic action, the entire crew was saved from a very dangerous situation. By his gallantry, keen airmanship and devotion to duty, Airman Feister reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.