The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Fred G. Ferris (ASN: 0-1317284), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 25 April 1951, near Tosong-ni, Korea, during the withdrawal of the 1st Battalion from untenable positions on Hill 283, Captain Ferris fearlessly exposed himself to intense automatic weapons fire and organized the rear guard of the First Platoon to cover the withdrawal. During the ensuing action, enemy artillery fire inflicted heavy casualties on the rear elements. Although the enemy was closing in from three directions and despite the fact that he himself was slightly wounded, Captain Ferris braved the hostile fire sweeping the area and administered first aid to the more seriously wounded. After personally carrying one stricken infantryman halfway down the hill to a litter team, he returned for another and assisted in evacuating him to safety. Throughout the entire action, Captain Ferris effectively controlled accurate covering fire which enabled the friendly troops to make a successful withdrawal. Captain Ferris’ exceptional gallantry, aggressiveness, and exemplary leadership reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.