The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) John R. Brooks (ASN: 0-2263013), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of 2d Medical Battalion, (then Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment), 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 August 1951 in the vicinity of Pia-ri, Korea. On that date, Lieutenant Brooks organized and led a supply train carrying vitally needed ammunition from the supply dump to the forward line of defense. While leading the party, he was constantly exposed to the intense hostile automatic weapons, small arms and grenade fire. Upon reaching the line, Lieutenant Brooks noticed that the officers of the friendly units were casualties, so he remained on the line to direct the distribution of the ammunition. Disregarding the intense hail of enemy fire, he then rendered medical aid to the wounded men and assisted in their evacuation. His calm and efficient manner throughout the entire action was an inspiration to all who observed him and was instrumental to the successful repulsion of the hostile attack. The gallantry in action and outstanding leadership displayed by Lieutenant Brooks on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.