The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Caporal Chef Georges Vuillermet, French Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the First Company, French Battalion, attached to the 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d United States Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Sat’ae-ri, Korea, on the night of 11 and 12 October 1951. His platoon was issued a flame thrower for a night attack on Hill 851, the last remaining concentration of enemy strength on Heartbreak Ridge. Caporal Chef Vuillermet moved out with the flame-thrower operator to the fanatically defended hostile positions, where two enemy bunkers were quickly eliminated. Although wounded during this action, he returned with the flame-thrower operator, now out of fuel, and led his squad in the assault against the second enemy line of resistance on Hill 851. He charged ahead through intense enemy fire into a trench occupied by a squad of enemy troops. Despite the tremendous odds against him, Caporal Chef Vuillermet engaged the foe in close combat, utilizing hand grenades to completely annihilate the enemy. His courageous and inspiring actions materially contributed to the success of his platoon in securing its objective with a minimum of casualties. The selfless devotion to duty and courage displayed by Caporal Chef Vuillermet reflect great credit on himself and the Army of the Republic of France.