The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Gerald F. Boyer (ASN: US-55076401), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 28 August 1951 in the vicinity of Hoam, Korea. On that date, as wave after wave of the numerically superior hostile forces were assaulting Company M’s defensive positions with fanatical determination of Hill 1100, Private Boyer placed his machine-gun in an exposed and extremely dangerous position. Disregarding his personal safety he remained in this position for eight hours delivering heavy effective fire upon the oncoming enemy forces until he was mortally wounded by enemy’s automatic weapons fire. As a result of his fearless actions the enemy’s attack was broken up, causing them to retreat and suffer many casualties, and the defense positions on the strategic hill were retained. The intrepid gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Private Boyer on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.