Felix Jimenez

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Felix Jimenez (RA10403269), Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 31 January 1951 near Tongchon-ni, Korea, the 2d platoon, Company F, launched an attack on Hill 297. As the platoon advanced up the steep hill firing on the well dug-in enemy, Sergeant Jimenez, of his own accord and with slight regard for his personal safety, ran forward of his platoon throwing hand grenades into the enemy, demoralizing him and destroying his positions. He repeated this action five times although endangered by the enemy’s attempts to check the assault. The gallant actions of Sergeant Jimenez inspired his comrades and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.