The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Seo Jung Chul, Army of the Republic of South Korea, for gallantry in action near Yangyang, Korea, on 27 March 1951. The 26th Regiment, Republic of Korea Capitol Division was attacking two battalions of strongly entrenched enemy. The 2d Battalion, leading the attack, had advanced across the Huchon River to the reverse side of a 15-foot dike, where they were pinned down by intense enemy fire. Colonel Seo, as commanding officer of the 26th Regiment, observed that the battalion was suffering heavy casualties and unable to advance. Exposing himself to enemy fire, he moved from his observation post, made his way across open, exposed terrain, and plunged recklessly through the river to where the battalion was held up. He moved up and down the line, in the face of fierce enemy fire, directing the actions of his men. Then, without regard for his personal safety, he jumped on top of the dike, fully exposed to the enemy, and led the battalion in the attack. Inspired by his example of aggressive leadership and outstanding courage, the battalion, following their regimental commander, charged the enemy, overran hostile positions, killed 70, captured 3, and forced the remainder to withdraw, disorganized. Colonel Seo’s intrepidity reflects great credit on himself and the Republic of Korea Army.