Bronze Star

HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS - NUMBER 20 - 26 JANUARY 1951
 
Sergeant First Class Gregorio De Jesus, RA10401929, Infantry,
Company "I", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army.
On 16 December, 1950, near Songhung-ni, Korea, Sergeant De Jesus was a
member of a volunteer group whose mission was to protect and restore a
serious break in the unit's lines, and participate in an attack upon
enemy positions. Under heavy small arms, automatic weapons, and grenade
fire, Sergeant De Jesus repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire and was
instrumental in assisting the volunteer group in forcing the enemy withdrawal
and restoring the broken lines. During this action several wounded
men were discovered, placed on recovered vehicles, and evacuated to safety
by Sergeant De Jesus and his comrades while exposed to enemy fire. The
heroism and gallantry displayed by Sergeant De Jesus reflect great credit
upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from
Puerto Rico.
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