The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Gaylord M. Bishop (ASN: 0-1030954), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 24 May 1951, in the vicinity of Ech-On-Nyon, Korea. On that date, his battalion had the mission of attacking a determined and well-entrenched enemy on Hill 968. During the attack Major Bishop, with complete disregard for his safety, exposed himself to hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire to personally direct fire upon the numerically superior enemy force. Throughout the attack he directed air and artillery support and made his way through the battalion sector to insure that they were securely tied in with friendly elements. After hours of bitter fighting, heavy casualties, estimated at 1,000 were inflicted upon the enemy, forcing him to withdraw from the area. The brilliant leadership and gallantry displayed by Major Bishop reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.