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 Russell S. Oliver (ASN: US-55002829), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 12 February 1951, in the vicinity of Saemal, Korea. On that date, the enemy had established a roadblock in an effort to halt and destroy a friendly column composed of two battalions of Infantry and one of Artillery withdrawing southward to Hoengsong, Korea. When his platoon was ordered into the attack, Private Oliver aided in laying down a withering base of fire. With only a few rounds of ammunition left, during a lull in the battle he fixed his bayonet and charged the enemy in the face of intense fire. His courageous example inspired his comrades to resume the attack and destroy the enemy. The gallant action displayed by Private Oliver reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.