The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Myles E. Fisher (ASN: RA-16262084), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Chonggo-ri, Korea, during the night of 31 December 1950 – 1 January 1951. The positions of the 1st Battalion were attacked by a Chinese Communist force estimated to be of Division strength, supported by intense artillery and mortar barrages. Private Fisher, an automatic rifleman, was covering a portion of the road leading into his platoon area. As the enemy advanced up this road, trip flares were set off, silhouetting him in Private Fisher’s sights. He killed forty enemy, temporarily halting their advance. As the enemy resumed his attack, more flares rocketed into the air turning the night into day and once again Private Fisher’s accurate fire accounted for many enemy killed. Under cover of prolonged darkness, the enemy threatened to encircle his platoon. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private Fisher exposed himself to the intense enemy fire and ran to a nearby haystack, setting it afire. This action illuminated the entire area, enabling his platoon to hold off the enemy the remainder of the night. Early the next morning the enemy masses hit again and the order to withdraw was given. He, again disregarding his own safety, refused to leave his position as long as other friendly units were withdrawing through his position. When last seen, he was laying behind his weapon firing into the enemy hordes as they stormed in around his lone position. His action resulted in an estimated 100 enemy killed and allowed his and other friendly units to withdraw successfully. Private Fisher’s courageous action and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.