The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal John T. Travis (ASN: RA-19357081), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery B, 21st Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion (Self Propelled), 25th Infantry Division, in action on 16 February 1951, near Naegong-ni, Korea. On that date, Corporal Travis was serving as a gunner on a multiple mount machine gun during a sharp fire fight. After the vehicle has been moved to an exposed vantage point, he delivered a steady stream of effective covering fire as the infantry maneuvered for a assault. Although subjected to an intense concentration of small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire, he remained at his post to direct over 3000 rounds at the surrounding foe before he was mortally wounded. Corporal Travis’ exemplary courage, aggressive spirit and unremitting devotion to duty were an inspiration to his comrades. His gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.