Second Lieutenant Warren G. Lewis,
O-1686698, Infantry, a member of Company �M�, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, is awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action on 9 and 10 July 1950, north of Chochiwon, Korea. During the afternoon of 9 July, Lieutenant Lewis volunteered to go to an exposed position where he could adjust mortar fire on enemy machinegun positions. His conduct of the fire, in the face of heavy enemy fire, was successful and enabled the Battalion to repulse an enemy attack and remain in their positions longer than would otherwise have been possible. The next morning, a full-scale attack was launched on the Battalion position. With complete disregard for his own safety, Lieutenant Lewis took position with the flank machinegun section. He personally moved from gun to gun directing fire. When two men were wounded, he carried them to defilade positions where Medical Department personal were able to treat them. When one of the guns was destroyed, Lieutenant Lewis redistributed the remaining gun so that it protected the Battalion Observation Post as well as the flank of the position. Upon the position being overrun, he directed the withdrawal of his men and did not leave until all survivors had gotten to safety. He covered the withdrawal by personally firing his machine gun. By his gallant actions and outstanding leadership, Lieutenant Lewis brought credit to himself and to the military service. |
