SECOND LIEUTENANT CEFERINO DECLET, 02263294, Infantry, Company "E", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 6 August 1951, Lieutenant DECLET, in command of a patrol in the vicinity of Hoesan-ni, Korea, was given the mission of seeking out enemy positions, determining disposition of his troops and securing prisoners. While deep in enemy territory, the patrol was surprised by mortar and heavy weapons fire. Lieutenant DECLET unhesitatingly deployed his platoon and directed its attack with such effectiveness that the enemy was forced to place a heavy concentration of mortar fire on the area in order to break contact. At this time Lieutenant DECLET accurately called, registered, and adjusted friendly artillery fire with such a degree of efficiency as to cost the enemy 43 casualties and three captured. Lieutenant DECLET'S undaunted heroism effected the success of the mission and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

 Source: Record Group 338: General Orders 3rd Infantry Division, Boxes 129 to 131 -National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Maryland.