The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Roger C. White, Jr. (ASN: 0-1324211), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 18 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kinmul-gol, Korea. On that date, when his unit was under a severe enemy attack, Captain White moved about his men encouraging them and directing their fire upon the advancing hostile force. In so doing, he constantly exposed himself to intense enemy fire. Later when the unit was threatened with complete encirclement, Captain White personally directed the withdrawal of his unit and realizing the lack of rear guard action remained behind while the remainder of his unit withdrew. When last seen he was inflicting heavy casualties upon the advancing enemy troops. The gallantry in action and outstanding devotion to duty and comrades displayed by Captain White on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.