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 George Kubasti (ASN: RA-13335243), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 February 1951, near Konjiam-ni, Korea. A friendly company had been temporarily held up in an assault on enemy hill positions and was suddenly hit by a vicious counterattack. When the machine gun, for which Private Kubasti was an ammunition bearer, had a stoppage, he voluntarily initiated a one-man assault against the enemy. He moved toward the foe, firing his carbine and throwing hand grenades. By his selfless and courageous act, the Chinese were temporarily stopped and the friendly machine gun was repaired. When last seen, this heroic soldier was single-handedly engaging the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. Private Kubasti’s conspicuous gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.