Posted by Terry Powers on December 12, 2022:

Silver Star AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Korean War Service: Army Rank: First Lieutenant Battalion: 2d Battalion Division: 3d Infantry Division GENERAL ORDERS: Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 88 (5 June 1954) CITATION: 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 (Infantry) Everett J. Yacker (ASN: 0-59153), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Leader of Company F, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. During the morning and afternoon of 30 January 1951, in the vicinity of Tolwol-Li, Korea, Lieutenant Yacker was a platoon leader with the mission of occupying commanding ground near enemy-held Hill 262. As Lieutenant Yacker led his men toward the objective, the platoon was subjected to sporadic small arms and automatic weapons fire which steadily increased in intensity. Courageously climbing the steep slope, the force then began receiving heavy enemy mortar fire concentrations and sustained many casualties. Disregarding the intense bombardment, Lieutenant Yacker immediately supervised the treatment of casualties and then, with a force of 10 men, continued the attack. As he moved up the hill, he called in accurate artillery fire on the enemy positions and skillfully led the remaining platoon members to the objective. Lieutenant Yacker's aggressive leadership and sound judgment in securing this vital position enabled his company to successfully flank, assault and overrun the strategically valuable Hill 262. Lieutenant Yacker's outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

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