LTC PHILIP J. GILCHRIST, then First Lieutenant, Infantry, United States Army. Lieutenant Gilchrist, a member of Company G, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action near Yongju, Korea. On 30 March 1951, Lieutenant Gilchrist was leading his platoon toward their objective, a high mountain peak occupied by a numerically superior enemy force. As he neared the top of this rugged mountain peak, Lieutenant Gilchrist singlehandedly engaged seven enemy soldiers and killed them, enabling his men to move forward to the crest and take the position. Before the men could be properly deployed, a strong enemy counterattack was launched. Exposing himself to the intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Gilchrist skillfully directed the defensive actions of his platoon and the enemy were repulsed. Although painfully wounded during this action, he refused medical aid and continued to direct the fire of his men, successfully repelling two more enemy counterattacks. When orders were received to withdraw, Lieutenant Gilchrist remained with a small group to conduct a delaying action until the wounded were evacuated, then covered the withdrawal of the remainder of the group. The resolute leadership, indomitable courage and selfless devotion to duty of Lieutenant Gilchrist reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

LTC. Gilchrist joined the L.O.V. in 1961 and resided in Rhode Island.