The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant John Y. Park (ASN: 20011813), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the **** Sector, Normandy, France, 13 July 1944. Sergeant Park, after his platoon leader had been wounded, took command of his platoon which was attempting to outflank an enemy machine gun nest. Learning the first enemy position, Sergeant Park crawled to within thirty feet of the machine gun nest and threw hand grenades, destroying the enemy. He was then seriously wounded by another machine gun farther away. Despite his wounds he rejoined his platoon, reorganized it into a defensive line, and reported the situation to his commanding officer before he received medical attention. His accurate reporting of the situation materially assisted in the occupation of the enemy position by his company. The conspicuous courage, outstanding devotion to duty, and tenacious zeal for the accomplishment of his organization’s mission reflects the highest credit upon his character as a soldier and furnishes an inspiration to his comrades.