The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Fireman Ali M. Khan (NSN: 7990389), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action when the U.S.S. BRUSH (DD-745) struck an enemy mine in North Korean waters on 26 September 1950. Fireman Khan distinguished himself by assisting in the removal of his shipmates from the severely damaged and flooded forward fire room, entering the space innumerable times, in complete disregard of his own safety. The forward fire room was in a wrecked state, filled with debris, smoke, fumes, fire, and in a flooded condition open to the sea. His repeated efforts resulted in saving seven men who had been on watch in the space. His fearless actions and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.