The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class Jerome Fargo Sears (ASN: US-56085844), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. Sergeant First Class Sears distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Sidamak, Korea, on 8 June 1952. On that date, the company of which Sergeant Sears was a member was ordered to occupy and hold a hill recently captured by friendly forces. Sergeant Sears acted as an artillery observer with a small screening party located in positions approximately two hundred yards forward of the friendly perimeter. That evening, although he could have returned to the main unit, Sergeant Sears voluntarily remained with the small party in its advance position. Early the following morning, the friendly troops were hit by an intense hostile artillery and mortar bombardment. Painfully wounded by flying shrapnel, Sergeant Sears nevertheless remained at his post, offering advice and encouragement to his men. Suddenly he saw an enemy force advancing recklessly through the exploding shells and shouted to his comrades to get ready to meet the attack. As wave after wave of enemy troops appeared, charging fanatically toward the friendly positions, Sergeant Sears realized his small party would be engulfed and annihilated if they attempted to overcome the vast numerical superiority of the enemy. Shouting to his men to move back, he remained at his post and began to fire rapidly and accurately into the ranks of the advancing enemy. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he continued to cover the withdrawal of his men until the foe overran his position and ended his courageous stand. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Sergeant First Class Sears on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.