The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Roy S. Baxter (ASN: NG-27354464), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 October 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date Private Baxter was an automatic rifleman in a unit which had the mission to attack and secure a strategic enemy-held strong point. In the ensuing action the unit was temporarily halted by a heavy volume of hostile fire. Immediately Private Baxter, with complete disregard for his personal safety, set his weapon in an exposed position in order to better observe hostile positions. From this point he delivered such effective and accurate fire that the enemy fire was neutralized, thus enabling friendly elements to advance. During the advance his weapon failed to function but without hesitating he secured another weapon and continued to assault the enemy position. His aggressive action and determination were highly responsible for the success of his unit’s mission. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Baxter on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.