The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) George Bateman Peploe (ASN: 0-16246), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 21 and 22 September 1950. in the vicinity of Chagye, Korea. On 21 September 1950 he was advancing with a tank supported company of his unit, whose mission was to attack and secure a vital pass through which the regiment had to advance in order to reach its objective. The company received such intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons and anti-tank fire that the attacking troops began to waver. Colonel Peploe, with complete disregard for his own safety, dashed forward through the heavy enemy fire and skillfully directed a flanking movement on the enemy positions. His personal example of courage and fearlessness inspired his men to rush the enemy and overcome the hostile resistance, thus permitting the regiment to continue its advance to the objective of the day. On 22 September 1950 he was once more with the lead elements of his regiment directing the destruction of an enemy roadblock consisting of four anti-tank guns and a 76-mm. cannon. He organized a tank supported assault on the stubbornly defended enemy emplacement and his example of courage and determination were decisive factors in the successful accomplishment of his unit’s mission. The gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed by Colonel Peploe on these two occasions reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) George Bateman Peploe (ASN: 0-16246), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 1 September 1950, near Mojon-Ni, Korea. On 1 September 1950, elements of the 38th Infantry Regiment were attacking the enemy in the vicinity of Mojon-Ni, Korea. When the attacking units were temporarily halted and pinned down by an intense amount of enemy mortar, machine gun, small arms, and sniper fire, Colonel Peploe advanced to the lead elements of the pinned down attack. With complete disregard for his personal safety, and continually being exposed to intense enemy fire, he personally spurred the troops on to resume the attack. Under his fearless personal example, cool leadership and direction, the attack was able to advance far beyond its original objective. Through his inspiring leadership, tactical ability, and unremitting devotion to duty, Colonel Peploe fully upheld the finest traditions of the military service.

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 Colonel (Infantry) George Bateman Peploe (ASN: 0-16246), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy from 2 to 10 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On 31 August 1950 the enemy launched a general offensive with the objective of breaking through out lines and severing the vital Pusan-Taegu main supply route. The enemy’s main effort was directed at the other two regiments of the Division. Colonel Peploe’s reserve battalion was committed to assist them, leaving him with only two battalions to defend the Division’s right flank on a 12-mile front. He then withdrew his regiment to defensive positions better suited to defend the flank. Throughout this period Colonel Peploe was over in the front lines at threatened points, inspiring his troops by his fearless actions and his unconcern for personal safety. Under his brilliant leadership his outnumbered regiment held fast for four days against incessant and overwhelming enemy attacks. When the enemy drive had been halted he led his regiment in a series of limited objective attacks, which seized commanding ground from which the Division subsequently launched a successful offensive across the Naktong River. The gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed by Colonel Peploe reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.