The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Ernest P. Rogers (ASN: RA- 31034351), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 2d battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 11 August 1950, near Tuksong-dong, Korea. While making a night crossing of the Naktong River on a reconnaissance mission behind the lines, the lead assault boat of Sergeant First Class Rogers’ force sank, spilling all personnel, many of whom were non-swimmers. Hearing cries for help, Sergeant Rogers unhesitatingly stripped and swam to his imperiled comrades. Upon reaching the scene, he secured two of them and simultaneously towed them to safety. He immediately swam back but failed to find any afloat. Continuing his mission, Sergeant First Class Rogers led an attack upon the enemy-held town of Tuksong-dong which resulted in the capture of fourteen enemy and the destruction of thirty more, at least five of whom he personally killed. Upon return to friendly lines, his mission successfully completed, Sergeant First Class Rogers, during daylight hours, repeatedly swam to the scene of the accident, dove and recovered eleven bodies, meanwhile being subjected to intermittent enemy sniper fire. Sergeant First Class Rogers’ gallant actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.