The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Frank U. Roquemore, Jr. (ASN: 0-36712), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 28 August 1950, Captain Roquemore commanded the elements of the Regimental Command Post near Hwanggan, Korea, after other elements of the group had displaced. Despite the fact that the enemy penetrated within 200 yards of the position which they covered with heavy machine gun, small arms and artillery fire, he expertly deployed his men to hold off the fierce attack, and at the same time maintained communications with other units. By his calm courage and notable military skill, he inspired his few men to extraordinary effort. When displacement was ordered, he effected withdrawal without casualty, loss of equipment or operational effectiveness even though the enemy was coffering the route to the rear. Captain Roquemore’s gallant leadership and notable ability reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Army.