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 [the First Lieutenant] George W. Peterburs (ASN: 0-443415), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, on 16 September 1950, near Tabudong, Korea. While moving up to establish a forward observation post during an attack on hill 401, Captain Peterburs and rear elements of an advancing infantry company came under rifle fire from two well-prepared enemy sniper positions. Realizing the immediate necessity for breaking up the imposed delaying action, Captain Peterburs, despite the fact that his unit had not been committed in the attack, voluntarily and fearlessly assaulted the enemy positions. With extreme devotion to duty and disregard for personal safety he moved forward under grenade and rifle fire and eliminated one position with a hand grenade, killing the enemy position in it. Keeping the other sniper post under rifle fire he called for assistance and upon its arrival, directed and aided in the reduction of the second position. By his immediate and courageous action under fire, Captain Peterburs was responsible for breaking up an enemy delaying action and the killing of five enemy troops without casualties to friendly forces. His inspirational courage and gallantry reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.