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 Brigadier General George Bittman Barth (ASN: 0-11241), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 11 and 12 August 1950, when elements of the Division were subjected to repeated fanatic attacks by numerically superior hostile forces in the vicinity of Chinju, Korea, General Barth made frequent trips to the forward positions of the infantry units over roads exposed to heavy concentrations of hostile fire to obtain accurate information on the disposition of enemy forces and coordinate supporting artillery fire. On 12 August 1950, General Barth organized isolated units into a task force and led them in an attack to clear the main supply route and rescue a beleaguered battalion. While at a forward command post, General Barth coordinated artillery fire to repulse a hostile force which threatened envelopment of the command post; when the area had been secured, he arranged for air evacuation of the wounded. General Barth’s conspicuous courage, inspired leadership and notable tactical skill served as an inspiration to his men and contributed materially to the successful operations of the Division during a most critical period. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.