The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain (Infantry) John H. Burke (ASN: 0-1288176), United States Army, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on 26, September 1950 near Seoul, Korea. Captain Burke, while acting as observer in a forward point on Hill 262 for the mortar platoon of his company, directed approximately five hundred rounds of mortar fire upon an enemy force advancing toward our front lines. Captain Burke, constantly exposing himself to heavy small arms fire, voluntarily remained at his position and directed mortar fir to within twenty-five yards of his observation point. His courageous act materially aided in forcing the enemy to withdraw. The heroism displayed by Captain Burke on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service.