Dale E. Broughton

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Dale E. Broughton (0-1016508), Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Tank Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 18 April 1951, in the vicinity of Yurhyow, Korea, the task force of which Lieutenant Broughton was a member, came under heavy fire from the enemy. When his tank became disabled while negotiating the rough terrain, making it a target for enemy fire, Lieutenant Broughton ordered the members of his crew to strip the vehicle of all weapons and withdraw to the other tanks in the platoon. Completely disregarding his personal safety, he climbed to the top of his tank turret, manned the heavy machine gun and fired at enemy emplacements, thereby furnishing cover for his crew as they escaped to the safety of the other armored vehicles. Lieutenant Broughton then dismounted from his tank and crawled to another which he maneuvered into position to fire directly at the hostile forces. Once again, exposing himself to the fire of the enemy, he stood in the tank’s turret and fired at the enemy, causing him to retreat. Lieutenant Broghton’s gallantry and extreme courage reflect great credit upon himself and exemplify the highest traditions of the military service.