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 Private First Class Jack Newton Reeder (ASN: NG-28115658), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a recoilless rifle gunner with an Infantry Company of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Private First Class Reeder distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea, on 30 August 1951. On that date, Private Reeder provided supporting fire for his comrades as they launched an attack against well-fortified hostile positions. Firing with deadly accuracy, he destroyed several of the key enemy emplacements. Upon discovering that his ammunition was exhausted, Private Reeder picked up an M-1 rifle and joined a rifle platoon. From his new position he continued to direct a devastating volume of fire against the enemy until his rifle ammunition was also expended. Finding himself unable to fire at the foe, Private Reeder then moved among the wounded men lying on the hill, calming them and dressing their wounds. As he crawled about on the fire-swept terrain, he noticed one of his comrades lying seriously wounded in an area exposed to the direct fire of the enemy. Unhesitatingly, he rushed across the open ground to the stricken man’s side. Undaunted by the heavy volume of enemy fire being concentrated on him, Private Reeder attempted to carry the man to safety. He soon realized, however, that the nature of his comrade’s wound made this impossible and so, with utter disregard for his personal safety, Private Reeder shielded the man with his body. Because of the intense enemy fire this action cost him his life. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Private First Class Reeder on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.