The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Chang Do Youg, Republic of Korea Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding General, 6th Republic of Korea Division, in action near Chipsil-li, Korea on 18 October 1951. Committed to secure key terrain, his command was engaged in an attempt to dislodge hostile forces from tenaciously defended positions on the slopes of two strategic hills and was being subjected to heavy mortar and artillery fire. Electing to move forward to an open vantage point to better observe developments and determine the course of action, General Chang, despite vicious hostile fire, remained exposed to constant danger and ordered and implemented an ingenious double envelopment maneuver against the enemy emplacements. Maintaining close liaison with forward elements and personally directing the subsequent action, he so inspired subordinate commanders and the troops by his presence that the enemy was routed from the commanding ground and numerous casualties were inflicted on the hostile force during the encounter. General Chang’s superb leadership and valorous conduct during the peak of the bitterest fighting reflect marked credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea.