The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class [then Corporal] Calvin Breaux (ASN: RA-18303620), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 29 July 1950, when the company position near Sangju, Korea, was subjected to repeated banzai attacks by numerically superior hostile forces, Sergeant First Class Breaux was wounded in the arm. Heedless of his painful wound, he continued to direct the fire of his squad until his arm became useless and he was exhausted. Sergeant First Class Breaux’s conspicuous bravery, exemplary devotion to duty and outstanding leadership were an inspiration to his men and reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.