Kakar, Abraham S.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 316 - 5 August 1953

Private ABRAHAM S KAKAR, RA19426679, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea, as contact with the enemy was made by Company "F", Private KAKAR performed outstanding acts of heroism while under fire from enemy small arms, automatic weapons, grenades and mortars. Charging up towards an enemy held cave with grenades in his hands, under the devastating hail of fire from the position of the enemy force, Private KAKAR hurled his grenades into the aperture of the position and partially neutralized it. He traversed an area exposed to enemy mortar fire to obtain more grenades. As he was returning to his initial position, an enemy mortar round exploded nearby. The fragments tore the helmet he was wearing from his head. Disregarding this completely, he returned to his position and proceeded to totally neutralize the enemy held cave. Private KAKAR'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Arizona.

Kendrick, John G.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 2d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS #167 - 16 June 1951

Sergeant First Class JOHN G. KENDRICK, RA39864143, Artillery, United States Army, a member of Battery A, 37th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 18 May 1951 in the vicinity of Chaun-ni, Korea.  On this date Sergeant KENDRICK was a member of a forward observer party helping to direct artillery fire in support of an infantry regiment.  The enemy launched a strong attack which forced the infantry to withdraw.  Sergeant KENDRICK voluntarily and courageously elected to remain at his post to cover the withdrawal of the infantry.  In the meantime the enemy started an attack on the infantry battalion command post.  Changing the sector of fire to the enemy charging the battalion command post, he stopped the enemy attack long enough to enable the officers and men of the command post to withdraw.  Only after the withdrawal was successfully completed did Sergeant KENDRICK, then under heavy machine gun and small arms fire, withdraw himself.  The gallantry and devotion displayed by Sergeant KENDRICK reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.  Entered the military service from Arizona.

King, 1st Lt. Raymond W. (1st citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 245 - 3 July 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT RAYMOND W. KING, 01540868, Company "K", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 27 March 1951, near Hongbok, Korea, Company "K" was completely cut off from the remainder of the battalion by a superior enemy force. Lieutenant KING, Weapons Platoon Leader, led his men in a bayonet assault on the hostile positions, completely routing and vigorously pursuing the enemy until the platoon came under intense automatic weapons and mortar fire from a ridge to the front. Lieutenant KING, although in an exposed position on the forward slope, grabbed a light machine gun and placing fire on the enemy emplacements, drew fire on his own position, enabling a part of the company in his sector to withdraw to a place of safety. The complete disregard for his own safety, gallantry, and calmness under fire displayed by Lieutenant KING reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Colorado.

King, 1st Lt. Raymond W. (2nd citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 576 - 26 December 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT RAYMOND W. KING, 01540868, Infantry, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 29 September 1951, Company "K" participating in the 3rd Battalion's attack on "Twin Peaks", near Chorwon, Korea, encountered a strong area of enemy resistance, resulting in numerous casualties to the unit, including the company commander. Observing a state of confusion and disorganization developing in the company, Lieutenant KING, Assistant Battalion S-3 unhesitatingly made his way to the company through more than a quarter mile of terrain subjected to intense hostile fire. Arriving at the area, he immediately assumed command, reorganizing and encouraging the men by moving about fearlessly in the deluge of enemy missiles. The company's position again consolidated, he moved it forward and continued the attack. The exemplary gallantry, initiative, and fearless leadership displayed by Lieutenant KING reflect high credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Colorado.

King, Walter S.

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 80 1 March 1951
AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority contained in Air Force Regulation 30-14, 22 August 1950 and Section VII, General Order Number 63, Department of the Air Force, 19 September 1950, the Silver Star for gallantry during the periods indicated is awarded to the following named officers:

Major Walter S. King, United States Air Force. Major King distinguished himself by exceptional gallantry in action on 15 October 1950 while piloting a B-26 attack bomber on a night intruder mission over enemy-held territory in Korea. On that night, Major King exhibited superb courage in demolishing a convoy which was heavily defended by small arms, automatic weapons and antiaircraft fire. In his initial attack, Major King destroyed five vehicles, despite the fact that the tail section of his plane was severely damaged by enemy action. In the face of continued intense enemy fire, Major King again attacked the convoy, destroying two more vehicles. As a result of damage sustained to his plane on this second attack, gasoline was sprayed over Major King's aircraft, and a serious fire hazard was created. Regardless of the dangers involved, Major King attacked the convoy a third time, demolishing the remaining vehicles. As he was leaving this scene of destruction, Major King observed a locomotive on a railroad track. Although his seriously damaged bomber was difficult to control, and the fuel supply was dangerously low, Major King destroyed the train was a direct bomb hit before proceeding to an air base for an emergency landing. The magnificent courage, relentless determination, and unswerving devotion to duty displayed by Major King on this occasion were in keeping with the highest traditions of the service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.

Kokoliadis, George T.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 422 - 25 September 1953

Sergeant First Class (then Sergeant) GEORGE T. KOKOLIADIS, RA11184063, Infantry Company "E", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 14 June 1953, in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea, Company "E" launched a assault on enemy held Hill "412". Sergeant KOKOLIADIS was the leader of a squad forming a section of the assault element. As they approached the objective, the men came under intense enemy mortar, artillery and small arms fire and suffered several casualties. Although wounded in the action, he refused to be evacuated but, through words and actions, created a high spirit of aggressiveness and morale in the remaining members of his depleted squad. As his comrades fell wounded, he directed their evacuation to places of comparative safety. When his platoon leader was rendered a casualty, Sergeant KOKOLIADIS moved to his aid. Weakened from his wounds, he was unable to evacuate the officer, but remained there and administered aid and comfort to him until assistance arrived. While guarding the Lieutenant, he mortally wounded four enemy soldiers who attempted to close in on them. Shortly afterwards, friendly troops arrived and Sergeant KOKOLIADIS helped in the evacuation of his wounded leader. Sergeant KOKOLIADIS' outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Massachusetts.

Konek, Capt. Edward A. (1st citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 215 - 22 June 1951

CAPTAIN EDWARD A. KONEK, 01304913, Infantry, Company "K", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 2 March 1951, near Sokto, Korea, a patrol from Captain KONEK'S company was brought under withering enemy fire while in an assault boat attempting to cross to the north bank of the Han River. Captain KONEK, on the south bank with a squad of men, set up and directed a base of fire to cover the withdrawal of his patrol. As the boat neared the south bank, the enemy placed heavy mortar fire on the landing site and the reserve squad, but Captain KONEK, completely disregarding the enemy fire, walked among his men reassuring them and directing their fire. As the patrol was unloading, a man was wounded and Captain KONEK immediately went to his aid and, assisted by an enlisted man, carried the wounded man to a place of comparative safety. Unable to make radio contact and realizing that he must have supporting fire in order to withdraw the squad with any degree of safety, he proceeded across the open terrain to the battalion observation post and requested tank support. Returning to his men, he supervised the withdrawal and assisted in evacuating the wounded man. The selfless gallantry and exemplary conduct displayed by Captain KONEK reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Maryland.

Konek, Capt. Edward A. (2nd citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 245 - 3 July 1951

CAPTAIN EDWARD A. KONEK, 01304913, Infantry, Company "K", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. During the early morning hours on 27 April 1951 in the vicinity of Uijongbu, Korea, Company "K" was attacked and eventually outflanked by a numerically superior enemy force. Calmly organizing his unit, Captain KONEK directed an orderly withdrawal to the adjacent "B" Company defensive perimeter, where he supervised the consolidation of positions before taking cover himself. Under the cover of darkness, the enemy succeeded in surrounding the friendly force, and subjected it to intense fire. Near dawn, approximately three hundred enemy reinforcements were observed approaching the unit's positions. Immediately deploying one platoon in a flanking movement, Captain KONEK led the remainder of his men in a mass bayonet assault, driving a wedge through the enemy encirclement and enabling the beleaguered troops to begin a withdrawal. Although the enemy poured continual fire into the withdrawing companies from positions on a commanding ridge, Captain KONEK'S courageously remained in a completely exposed area, successfully directing his troops to safety with a minimum of casualties. Captain KONEK'S gallantry and aggressive leadership reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Maryland.

Kontos, James A.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 303 - 31 July 1953

Private First Class JAMES A. KONTOS, US51012907, Company "B", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 8 July 1953, Private KONTOS was assigned to a listening post of a strategic section of the friendly main line of resistance in the vicinity of Chungmoksil, Korea. As an enemy soldier approached his position, he remained concealed, waiting for the main body of enemy troops. Soon after, the enemy charged the listening post in platoon strength in a sweeping assault. Private KONTOS braved the ensuing intense volley of fire and hurled grenades at the oncoming enemy troops, inflicting numerous casualties upon them. As the numerically superior enemy troops overran his position, he withdrew to a more tenable location. As he was moving back toward the friendly lines, he located a wounded comrade. He immediately rendered aid to the casualty and gave covering fire until help could be procured. When aid arrived, he assisted in evacuating the casualty through the intense fire to the friendly lines. Private KONTOS' outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Maine.

Kupferer, Frederick B.

Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division
APO 201

General Orders No. 234
22 August 1951
Silver Star--Award Section II

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR--By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to the following named officer:

First Lieutenant FREDERICK B KUPFERER 01320844, Infantry, United States Army, Company I, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 25 April 1951, near Kapyong-ni, Korea. Lieutenant KUPFERER was commanding a support platoon engaged in seizing and securing a hill held by fanatical enemy troops. As the leading squad attained an intermediate objective, a deadly volume of enemy small arms fire and grenades pinned it down in a precarious position. Realizing the peril of this squad, Lieutenant KUPFERER led the other squads to positions of support. Disregarding his safety he crawled forward and with two well-aimed grenades silenced the enemy fire. Then leading the attack Lieutenant KUPFERER dashed to the enemy-held position, hurling grenades with deadly accuracy. His fearless courage and personal leadership so inspired the men that they swept forward and overran the foe's position. Lieutenant KUPFERER's gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service. Entered federal service from New York.

BY COMMAND OF BRIGADIER GENERAL HARROLD:
OFFICIAL: LOUIS T HEATH, Colonel GSC, Chief of Staff
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Wm. M. Gold
Lt Col, AGC
Adjutant General