Yacker, Everett J.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 88 - 5 June 1954

First Lieutenant EVERETT J. YACKER, 059153, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. 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. Entered the Federal Service from the District of Columbia.

Yetsko, Charles R. (Posthumously)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 179 - 11 June 1953

Private CHARLES R. YETSCO, US52219316, Infantry, Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. During the early morning hours of 16 May 1953, a concentration of hostile mortar and artillery fire landed on a friendly ammunition supply point and adjacent bunker at the base of Outpost "Harry", in the vicinity of Songnae-dong, Korea. Several men, who were in the area, became casualties from the shell bursts. Private YETSKO, a medical aid man, voluntarily moved from his position on the main line of resistance through the intense shelling to give aid and evacuate these men. He returned twice to bring the wounded men to the comparative safety of the friendly lines. In an effort to speed up the evacuation of the remaining casualties, he drove a litter truck to the shelled area. While he was preparing a casualty to be placed in the truck, a mortar round came in. Private YETSCO immediately threw himself on the man in an effort to protect him from further injury. As a result of this courageous act, private YETSCO was mortally wounded by the impact of the exploding round. Private YETSCO'S outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal service from Maryland.

Yeust, Carl W.

Corporal CARL W. YEUST, US56094236 (then Private First Class), Army Medical Service, United States Army, Medical Company, 31st Infantry, distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Kunja-ri, Korea, on 24 May 1951.  On this date, Corporal YEUST, a collecting point ambulance driver, was attached to an infantry company which was pinned down by heavy enemy fire from emplacements concealed on a densely wooded hill.  The evacuation of the wounded had become a serious problem due to the enemy controlling the pass which was the only route to the aid station.  The hostile fire prevented any litter bearers from performing their duties.  Corporal YEUST volunteered to drive his vehicle into the pass to reach the wounded.  With complete disregard for his personal safety, he made his way through the pass, although the enemy concentrated their fire on him and bullets struck the vehicle and shattered the windshield.  Picking up several wounded, he drove back to the aid station.  Again he returned through the pass and once through it, he laid down a base of fire with his rifle, allowing the litter bearers to reach the aid station.  The heroic action of Corporal YEUST was directly responsible for saving the lives of many wounded who would have perished without the prompt medical attention they received as a result of this deed.  The gallantry displayed by Corporal YEUST reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.  Entered the military service from the State of Oregon. [General Orders Number 374, 1 August 1951]