JEREB, JACOB P.
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Jacob P. Jereb (575521), Private First Class, U.S.
Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving
with Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division
(Reinforced), in action against dissident forces an Hsin-Ho, China, on 5
April 1947. When a large number of dissident forces penetrated his
sentinel post at the ammunition supply point, Private First Class Jereb
unhesitatingly opened fire and, although exposed to an intense volley of
automatic weapons and grenade fire at close range, continued to direct
an accurate stream of small-arms fire at the onrushing attackers until
he fell, wounded by the hostile fire. His quick initiative, personal
courage, and unselfish devotion to duty in the face of grave peril were
in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval
Service.
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio
Personal Awards: Silver Star (China 1947), Purple Heart
*PERKEY, ALFRED E. (KIA)
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver
Star Medal (Posthumously) to Alfred E. Perkey (602381), Private First
Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST
Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against dissident Chinese forces
as Hsin-Ho, China, on 5 April 1947. When small-arms, automatic weapons
and grenade fire from a large group of dissident forces stopped a truck
which was transporting reinforcements to repulse the initial attack on
the ammunition point, Private First Class Perkey and his comrades were
forced to disembark from the vehicle. Disregarding the barrage of
close-range fire, he climbed back on the truck, unloaded two mortars, a
machine gun and ammunition for all weapons, successfully placed one of
the mortars in action and, after firing several rounds was mortally
wounded by an enemy hand grenade and fell at his post. His quick
initiative, indomitable courage and unselfish devotion to duty in the
face of grave peril reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class
Perkey and the Unites State Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life
for his country.
Born: at Sprague, West Virginia
Home Town: Mullens, West Virginia
Personal Awards: Silver Star (China 1947), Purple Heart
STANKIEWICZ, PETER R., JR.
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the
Silver Star Medal to Peter R. Stankiewicz, Jr. (607299), Private First
Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST
Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against dissident forces as Hsin-Ho,
China, on 5 April 1947. Hearing rifle and grenade fire in the immediate
vicinity of his sentinel post at the ammunition supply point, Private
First Class Stankiewicz unhesitatingly pressed forward and engaged in a
fire fight with an overwhelming number of dissident forces. Although
pinned down by hostile fire and seriously wounded by an enemy grenade,
he delivered accurate and concentrated rifle fire and succeeded in
diverting the advance until reinforcements arrived. His daring
initiative, fighting spirit, and unselfish devotion to duty in the face
of grave peril were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United
States Naval Service.
Born: at Chicago, Illinois
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois
Personal Awards: Silver Star (China 1947), Purple Heart