The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Master Sergeant Rex Bailey Springston, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. Master Sergeant Springston distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Tumyong-dong, Korea, on 13 June 1951. Committed to secure the right finger of a strategic hill, Sergeant Springston’s platoon was subjected to intense mortar and artillery fire. When the bombardment lifted, grenade, machine-gun and small-arms fire rained down from well-fortified positions emplaced in the rugged terrain, causing the troops to falter. Rallying his comrades, Sergeant Springston boldly rushed up the hill, firing his carbine with deadly accuracy. When enemy fire threatened to halt the advance, he made a daring charge, wiping out the position and killing its four defenders. Although sustaining a severe wound in this encounter, Sergeant Springston continued his assault. He jumped into a trench, killed three enemy soldiers with grenades, and dispersed the remaining enemy soldiers. Pursuing the foe, he and his men succeeded in inflicting numerous casualties. After accomplishing the company’s mission, he launched a determined assault against a reinforced enemy squad, overrunning hostile positions and capturing the battalion’s objective. Sergeant Springston’s inspirational leadership, courageous actions, and sustained devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and uphold the highest traditions of the military service.