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 Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Welborn Griffin Dolvin (ASN: 0-21980), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy near Chinju, Korea, during the period 25 September to 29 September 1950. On this date, Colonel Dolvin was placed in command of a task force consisting of a tank and infantry team with supporting service units and assigned the mission of crossing the Nam River in the vicinity of Chinju, Korea, and attacking along the axis of advance to Kunsan. On the morning of 25 September 1950, lead elements of the task force moved out and established contact with another task force which was attacking north toward Chinju. When reports indicated that a bridge was damaged, Colonel Dolvin made a personal reconnaissance to locate a crossing site for heavy equipment. He found a site and directed the crossing. He then led the task force in a rapid advance, repeatedly exposing himself to hostile fire to direct elimination of pockets of enemy resistance. By late in the day of 25 September the entire task force had completed the crossing of the Nam River. On the morning of 26 September 1950, Colonel Dolvin again led the task force in a rapid advance toward the primary objective, negotiating numerous enemy mine fields, strongpoints, and natural barriers. Relentlessly pursuing the retreating foe, the task force continued its advance on 27 September and 28 September 1950, capturing many prisoners and large amounts of enemy material. On 29 September 1950 the task force had successfully completed its mission, having covered one hundred and thirty-eight miles in four days. Throughout the period 25 September to 29 September 1950, Colonel Dolvin, although frequently subjected to hostile fire, remained with the lead elements of the task force by his courage, physical stamina, and leadership. The gallantry displayed by Colonel Dolvin reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.