The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Earl F. Babb (ASN: 0-1307636), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On 10 July 1950, near Chonui, Korea, Lieutenant Babb was Commanding Officer of Company A. His Company, and Company D, had been ordered to hold a defensive position by the Regimental Commander. The position was subjected to intense attack by enemy infantry and armor in overwhelming numbers. Although his Company had no weapons with which to successfully engage the tanks, due to Lieutenant Dabb’s leadership and example, the men of the Company remained in their positions when subjected to the direct attack of four tanks which were from fifty to three hundred yards distant. When the Company was reduced to ten men, the Regimental Commander ordered a withdrawal which Lieutenant Babb organized and carried into execution. He continually exposed himself to direct enemy fire while directing the movements of his men. Due to his daring, cool leadership, the position was successfully evacuated and the organization was again brought to a satisfactory state of tactical efficiency so that they could engage the enemy again the next day. By his daring, gallantry, and courageous leadership, Lieutenant Babb brought great credit to himself and the United States Army.