Puerto Rico's 
65th INFANTRY REGIMENT

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
 GENERAL ORDERS #73 - 22 March 1951

CAPTAIN EUGENE D. FREEMAN, 01289064, Infantry, Heavy Mortar Company,
65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 14 February 1951,
near Oya-ri, Korea, Captain Freeman was acting as forward observer for a
heavy mortar company when it was attacked by an estimated regiment of enemy
troops. Captain Freeman's observation post came under direct attack by an
enemy band armed with automatic weapons and grenades. In spite of vigorous
enemy opposition and his constant exposure to hostile observation and fire,
Captain Freeman remained at his post directing mortar fire on the main body
of the enemy troops. The mortar fire was so effective that approximately
two hundred enemy were destroyed and the success of a subsequent friendly
counter attack was assured. The courage, imperturbability, and devotion to
duty displayed by Captain Freeman are in keeping with the highest traditions
of the military service. Entered the military service from the Commonwealth
of Kentucky.
Page 3

HOME PAGE