The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Stuart R. Kalmus (AFSN: AO-760194), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action as Pilot of a B-26 Invader Attack Bomber of the FIFTH Air Force, in action over enemy territory in Korea on 26 June 1951. While the aircraft was still two miles from the target, enemy automatic weapons fire scored six direct hits, destroying two feet of the left wing tip, damaging the left engine and electrical system, puncturing both auxiliary fuel tanks, completely destroying the nose section and injuring the navigator. Despite the severe damage to the aircraft and the imminent danger of a fire, Lieutenant Kalmus continued on the bomb run and dropped his butterfly bombs on the airfield at Sariwon with excellent results. Upon leaving the enemy area, the propeller of the damaged engine ran away, necessitating feathering the engine. Because of severe damage, the aircraft was losing altitude from 300 to 500 feet per minute; at 1500 feet. Lieutenant Kalmus maintained that altitude by trimming the right wing low. He decided against bailing out because of the serious condition of the navigator, and proceeded to a friendly airfield. Upon arriving, Lieutenant Kalmus found that he could not contact the tower and circled the field twice on one engine before his request for landing was acknowledged. Despite severe handicaps, Lieutenant Kalmus made a successful crash landing without further injury to his crew. By his heroism and outstanding technical skill, Lieutenant Kalmus brought great credit upon himself, the FIFTH Air Force, and the United States Air Force.