The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Jun Duk Oh, Republic of Korea Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding General, 11th Republic of Korea Army Division, in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations near Sachon-ni, Korea, on 21 August 1951. The 1st and 2d Battalions, heavily engaged against a numerically superior hostile force, suffered numerous casualties, and rainy weather and low-hanging clouds precluded employing air support and added to the hazards of battle. Learning that his troops were falling back in the face of overwhelming enemy action and the commanding officer of the 1st Battalion had been wounded and evacuated, General Oh braved intense small arms and mortar fire and moved over rugged, mountainous terrain, through treacherous enemy-infiltrated areas, and, upon arrival at the attacking battalion observation post, found the unit disorganized and without command. Dominating the critical situation through sheer force of his heroic example, General Oh reorganized the withdrawing elements, directed establishment of a new perimeter, assisted in the evacuation of the wounded, and, through his calm demeanor and unflinching courage under fire, inspired his command to contain the enemy until reinforcements arrived. As a result of General Oh’s intrepid conduct and aggressive actions, the objective was subsequently secured, with a heavy toll in enemy dead and tremendous losses of material. His superb leadership and consummate devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and the Republic of Korean Army.