Regiment

Interesting Notes:

Private First Class Phillip D. Flynn received the Silver Star an incredible three times in Korea. Unfortunately, he was killed in action performing the deeds that would earn him the third award.

Major Robert M. Hall, Medical Corps, is a double recipient of the Silver Star

Sergeant Dale E. Hall is a double recipient of the Silver Star

First Lieutenant Carl Martin, Medical Service Corps, is a double recipient of the Silver Star in Korea.

Corporal Terry Mullen is a double recipient of the Silver Star

First Lieutenant Edward F. Lemay, Medical Service Corps, also earned the Bronze Star with "V" device twice in Korea

Corporal Antone Lema is also the recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" device in addition to his Silver Star

Sergeant Eugene Hermanski also earned the Bronze Star with "V" device in Korea

Private First Class Bill S. Maddox is the recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" in addition to his Silver Star.

Sergeant Myers S. Harriss administered first aid and carried the wounded to cover under intense fire. He then carried them, one by one, down the slope of the hill to a litter jeep under heavy enemy fire. Over a four hour period he repeated this action an incredible 35 times.

Major Joel N. McNair, Medical Corps and Regimental Surgeon, left the comparative safety of the battalion aid station to treat wounded amidst an intense mortar and artillery attack. After he organized their evacuaton, he led litter squads through an enemy mine field to evacuate the wounded.

Sergeant Leonard F. Johnson also earned the Bronze Star with "V" device for actions performed on 1 September 1950.

Sergeant Henry Jenkins is one of only two medics known to have received the Combat Medic Badge three times for service in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. He earned the second of his two Silver Stars in the Korean War. His first Silver Star was earned in WW II in 1943.

After most of the noncommissioned officers of his company became casualties, Sergeant Eugene Hermanski volunteered to lead an attack against the enemy positions. He assaulted the positions throwing hand grenades and firing his rifle with devastating effect.

Sergeant Ralph L. McCowan also earned the Soldier's Medal for rescuing a wounded soldier from a burning tank after it exploded.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

ESHELMAN, RICHARD C.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 October 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Richard C. Eshelman, (then Corporal), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 6 October 1951 in the vicinity of Kongdong, Korea. On this date, Sergeant Eshelman was attached to Company I during its assault on vital enemy-held positions. In the course of this action, the unit was subjected to intense hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire which inflicted many friendly casualties. As the unit temporarily withdrew to cover, the wounded were left behind exposed to enemy observation and fire. Sergeant Eshelman, a medical aidman, disregarding his own safety went toward the friendly lines to assist the wounded men. While exposed to the hostile fire he administered first aid and evacuated his wounded comrades to safety. He made repeated trips over the fire-swept area until all of the wounded men were safely evacuated. His courageous action and selfless devotion to duty were an inspiration to the men of his unit and undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Eshelman on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 839, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 10 December 1951
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

EWING, JAMES H.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 2 August 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant James H. Ewing, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a member of Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action on 2 August 1950 near Kumchon, Korea. Although his normal duties were at the battalion aid station in the rear, Sergeant Ewing, realizing the need for assistance in treating and evacuation of the wounded, voluntarily, and under constant enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire, went forward in enemy territory to render emergency medical treatment to the wounded and assist in returning them to safety. Sergeant Ewing’s actions in completing treatment and evacuation of the wounded greatly contributed to the success of the withdrawal which had been ordered due to the enemy’s tremendous numerical superiority. Sergeant Ewing’s extreme courage, conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the intensity of the fighting was responsible for saving the lives of many of the wounded and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Orders number 154, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division, 14 November 1950
Home of Record: Kansas

FISHER, DOUGLAS E.
Corporal, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 October 1952
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Corporal Douglas E. Fisher, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 5 October 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date Corporal Fisher was a Medical Aid Man attached to Company “E”, 38th Infantry Regiment in position on outpost “PORK CHOP” when the enemy subjected it to an intense artillery and mortar barrage. The enemy destroyed or damaged many friendly bunkers and inflicted heavy casualties upon his unit. Corporal Fisher unhesitatingly moved about the positions, heedless of the bursting rounds, and administered first aid to the wounded. He remained directly exposed to enemy observation and pulled man after man from damaged bunkers to more secure positions. When his aid kit was exhausted of supplies, he secured first aid packets from men in the fighting positions to use on the wounded. Corporal Fisher supervised the evacuation of the wounded and although suffering from concussion from the many shells, he refused to be evacuated until all other wounded were removed and another aid man arrived to replace him several hours after the shelling ceased. The indomitable courage and unfaltering devotion to duty of Corporal Fisher reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 399, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 26 October 1952
Home of Record: Maine

*FLEISCHMANN, RICHARD L
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to Private First Class Richard L. Fleischmann, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 6 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On that date Private Fleischmann was a medical aid man attached to a heavy machine gun section. The section was subjected to extremely heavy mortar and machine gun fire which wounded the section leader. Disregarding the intense hostile fire sweeping the exposed terrain he dashed forward with complete unconcern for his own safety, removed the section leader to cover and administered first aid. Shortly thereafter another soldier was wounded. Once more Private Fleischmann fearlessly ran forward into the enemy point blank machine gun fire and although himself wounded at this time, he removed the wounded man to safety. He then manned a heavy machine gun and by accurate fire held off the enemy while the section completed a withdrawal to new defensive positions. He continued to deliver fire against the advancing enemy until he lost his life as the position was overrun. His intrepidity was an inspiration to all who witnessed it and his unselfish sacrifice enabled his comrades to withdraw with a minimum of casualties. The gallantry and high devotion to duty displayed by Private Fleischmann reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service..
General Orders: General order number 118, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 31 December 1950
Home of Record: Montana

FLYNN, PHILLIP D. (First Award)
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 and 10 March 1951
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Private First Class Phillip D. Flynn, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 9 and 10 March 1951 in the vicinity of Tokkosan, Korea. He was attached to a rifle company as medical aid man while that company was attacking well-fortified enemy positions. With complete disregard for his own safety, he fearlessly exposed himself to intense enemy fire while administering aid to the wounded and evacuating them to the rear. On the morning of 10 March 1951, when he was informed that a seriously wounded man was in danger of being captured by the enemy, he moved forward into a merciless hail of enemy fire, treated the wounded man and carried him to safety. Later, when an aid man of an adjacent unit had been wounded, Private Flynn, without hesitation, ran through the intense hostile fire, administered to his wounded comrade and carried him to safety. The gallant conduct displayed by Private Flynn reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 192, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 18 June 1951
Home of Record: Massachusetts

FLYNN, PHILLIP D. (Second Award)
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: unknown 1951
Synopsis, Citation Needed:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for gallantry in action is awarded to Private First Class Phillip D. Flynn, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on unknown date 1951 in Korea. The gallant conduct displayed by Private Flynn reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number unknown, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 1951
Home of Record: Massachusetts

*FLYNN, PHILLIP D. (Third Award)
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 28 May 1951
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to Private First Class Phillip D. Flynn, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 28 May 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. Company G was assigned to patrol and seek out the enemy. As they neared their objective a sudden barrage of enemy machine gun and small arms fire pinned the company down. Almost immediately several casualties were suffered in the company and Private Flynn, with complete disregard for personal safety, ran to the side of the wounded and began to administer first aid. Through his efficiency and devotion to duty, several lives were saved and the wounded were evacuated. In the meantime the company reorganized and prepared to assault the enemy positions. In the ensuing battle one of the platoon leaders was critically wounded and lay in an exposed position. Private Flynn dashed across open terrain under intense enemy fire to the side of the platoon leader to assist him to safety. As he lifted the wounded man, enemy automatic weapons showered his position and killed him at the side of the wounded platoon leader. Private Flynn’s gallantry and devotion to a wounded comrade reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 208, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 21 June 1951
Home of Record: Massachusetts

GARDENIER, CHARLES K.
Captain, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 14 August 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July, 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to the following named officer: Captain Charles K. Gardenier, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division for gallantry in action against the enemy 14 August 1950 near Wichandang, Korea. Captain Gardenier with two medical aid men, went forward to an advanced position to evacuate wounded men. The mission was coordinated with a group of light tanks operating in the vicinity to afford protection to the medical team. The tanks were forced to withdraw leaving Captain Gardenier exposed to heavy enemy small arms and machine gun fire. Without regard for his own safety, he continued his attempt to reach the wounded men but was prevented from doing so when he was attacked by a group of enemy soldiers firing automatic weapons. During this attack he was wounded seriously in the right arm and shoulder. In his gallant attempt to reach and aid wounded men, Captain Gardenier reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Orders number 109, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division, 27 September 1950
Home of Record: New York

GENTRY, JAMES D.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 May 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Private First Class James D. Gentry, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 26 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kosoktul, Korea. On that date Private Gentry was attached to a rifle company as an aidman. The company, on a mission to clear high ground, was moving up a large hill when it was ambushed by an enemy force dug in on both sides of the hill below the ridgeline, and surrounded by the enemy force. Private Gentry, with complete disregard for his own safety, moved out from the company positions under intense enemy machine gun and small arms fire to the side of a wounded comrade, administered first aid, and evacuated him. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Gentry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 353, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 24 July 1951
Home of Record: Tennessee

GIFFORD, ALLEN J.
Private First Class, U. S. Army
Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 Jul 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Allen J. Gifford (ASN: RA-13282225), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman of Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action at Taejon, Korea, on 18 July 1950. During the withdrawal north of the city when a convoy of trucks was subjected to heavy small arms fire and suffered many casualties, Private First Class Gifford went forward to the aid of wounded soldiers on one of the trucks. When it became hopeless to continue in convoy, Private Gifford continued on foot carrying a wounded man. Seeing a group being held up by intense fire he again went to the aid of the wounded in the face of fire, and with utter disregard for his own safety administered first aid and endeavored to evacuate them singly to a safer position. Private First Class Gifford's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Medical Services.
Home of record: Pemberton, New Jersey

GILSTRAP, ROBERT D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 30 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Robert D. Gilstrap, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Yongdong-ni, Korea. On that date, while his unit was proceeding in convoy through an enemy roadblock, Sergeant Gilstrap’s vehicle was destroyed by hostile fire. As he continued through the roadblock on foot Sergeant Gilstrap observed a wounded soldier lying exposed to the heavy enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire which was raking the entire area. With complete indifference for his own safety, he crossed the fire-swept area, carried the wounded man to a defiladed position and administered first aid to him. He then re crossed the exposed terrain and removed a door from a nearby house. With the aid of a comrade he used the door as a litter and carried the wounded soldier for three miles through the roadblock to safety. The entire route was under enemy observation and subjected to continuous hostile fire. The gallantry and devotion to a fallen comrade at the risk of his own life displayed by Sergeant Gilstrap reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 15, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 20 January 1951
Home of Record: Indiana

GIRARD, ADLORE L.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 September 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Adlore L. Girard, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. On 3 September 1950 in the vicinity of Chuam, Korea, the company to which Corporal Girard was attached as medical aid man was attacked repeatedly by numerically superior enemy forces, and numerous casualties were sustained. Despite the heavy barrage of enemy machine gun and mortar fire, Corporal Girard crawled about the position to administer first aid to the wounded personnel, and evacuating the seriously wounded casualties from the area. By his professional skill and courageous devotion to duty, he was instrumental in saving numerous lives and assisted greatly to inspire the platoon to repel the enemy attack. Corporal Girard's selfless devotion to his comrades is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Medical Service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 301 (November 5, 1950)
Home of Record: Iowa

GLASBY, THOMAS C.
Master Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 September 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Master Sergeant (then Sergeant) Thomas C. Glasby, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 3 September 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date, elements of the unit were engaged in a bitter struggle to secure a strategic enemy held hill. Sergeant Glasby, a medical squad leader, advanced to the base of the hill and installed a forward casualty collecting point before the unit’s initial assault. During the encounter, Sergeant Glasby continued to work forward, administering prompt treatment and expediting the evacuation of wounded men. Although constantly subjected to hostile artillery and mortar fire, he continued his tasks in a dauntless manner. Later, Sergeant Glasby led litter squads up the hill side and directed the successful evacuation of the wounded. His courage and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his comrades and was directly responsible for saving the lives of many of the wounded men. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Glasby reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 662, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 1 November 1951
Home of Record: Texas

GOODMAN, HARRY A.
Master Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 September 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Master Sergeant Harry A Goodman, (then Sergeant), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 2 September 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date friendly units were engaged in a bitter struggle for a vital hill position defended by the enemy. Sergeant Goodman, a medical squad leader, disregarding the intense enemy mortar and small arms fire, remained in an exposed position while he treated the wounded personnel at the forward casualty collecting station. Although wounded himself, he refused to be evacuated. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he led a squad of litter bearers up the enemy infested hill, and under a concentration of enemy mortar shells he executed a successful evacuation of the wounded. His outstanding devotion to duty and comrades was an inspiration to all who observed him and was highly responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Goodman reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 771, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 26 November 1951
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

GOODSTEIN, BERNARD
Private, U. S. Army
Medical Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 24 April – 25 April 1953
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Bernard Goodstein, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a member of Medical Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. On the night of 24 April and during the early morning hours of 25 April 1953, elements of Company F, of which Private Goodstein was Medical Aidman, were defending their positions on Outpost HARRY, in the vicinity of Surang-ni, Korea, when a numerically superior hostile force attacked. In the ensuing fire fight, many casualties were inflicted upon the friendly forces. Observing this, Private Goodstein left the comparative safety of his covered position and moved about the fire-swept area administering aid to the wounded and encouraging them. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he frequently exposed himself to direct hostile fire to move a wounded fellow soldier to a location where he could be treated. He remained with the wounded and refused to return to safety until the last casualty had been evacuated. As a result of his actions, the lives of many friendly soldiers were saved. Private Goodstein's outstanding gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 144, Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division, 23 May 1953
Home of Record: New York

GRANRATH, CLARENCE W.
Second Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 27 September 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Clarence W. Granrath, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, on 27 September 1950 at Hambung-ni, Korea. When Task Force LYNCH made the initial break out of the Naktong River defenses to join American forces landed at Inchon, ten enemy tanks supported by infantry ambushed the column shortly after midnight. During the fire fight between the two forces Lieutenant Granrath, voluntarily and with total disregard for his own safety, moved forward under direct tank cannon and machine gun fire to locate and move four wounded men from the road and out of the path of the lead enemy tank which had smashed past the forward vehicles in the friendly column. The enemy tank passed within six feet of Lieutenant Granrath and the four wounded men. This tank was hit and set on fire 150 yards from Lieutenant Granrath and on the road between him and the aid station. Leading the four wounded onto a quarter ton truck, Lieutenant Granrath, again ignoring the great danger to himself, passed within three feet of the blazing tank, despite the fact that its
ammunition was exploding inside, and safely delivered the men to the aid station. Lieutenant Granrath's gallantry and selfless devotion to duty contributed greatly to saving the lives of the wounded men and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Order: General Orders number 155, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 15 November 1950

GRAY, WILLIAM
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 September 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Corporal William Gray, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 2 September 1951 in the vicinity of Mungel ungni, Korea. On this date Corporal Gray was attached to a friendly unit which was attacking well-fortified enemy positions. As the fighting progressed, Corporal Gray, with complete disregard for the intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, and grenade fire, left his position of comparative safety to administer first aid to his wounded comrades and assisted in their evacuation to positions of safety. Without regard for his personal safety, he continuously exposed himself to the hostile fire as he went from one man to another, rendering the necessary aid. Through his heroic and selfless devotion to duty and comrades, the lives of many soldiers were saved. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Gray on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military Service.
General Orders: General Order number 30, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 19 January 1952
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

*GREENE, JOHN T
Private, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 September 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to Private John T. Greene, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 3 September 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On this date, Private Greene, medical aidman, was attached to a friendly unit during its assault on enemy positions on Hill 1179. In the course of this action, Private Greene advanced through the intense hostile fire to administer aid to the wounded men who were hit in the first few minutes of the operation. Upon observing a wounded soldier lying in a shell hole which was half filled with water, Private Green, kneeling on the edge of the hole, pulled the man to him and, using his own body as a shield for his wounded comrade, administered aid. Despite the continuous enemy fire, Private Greene refused to seek cover and continued to expose himself, rendering aid to his wounded comrades, until he was fatally wounded by enemy fire. His selfless devotion to duty and comrades undoubtedly saved the lives of many men who might otherwise have died of their wounds. Private Greene’s example of individual bravery instilled confidence within the men of his unit and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 88, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 13 February 1952
Home of Record: Illinois

HACKNEY, HARM K.
Private, U. S. Army
Medical Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 24 April – 25 April 1953
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Harm K. Hackney, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a member of Medical Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. On the night of 24 April 1953 and during the early morning hours of 25 April 1953, elements of Company F were defending their positions on Outpost HARRY, in the vicinity of Surang-ni, Korea, against a numerically superior hostile assault. When friendly reinforcements were called for, Private Hackney, the Company Aidman, accompanied them. Moving toward the scene of the battle through the intensely shelled area, he treated the wounded as he advanced. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he frequently exposed himself to direct hostile fire in order to treat and encourage his wounded fellow soldiers. He remained with the wounded and refused to return to safety until the last casualty had been evacuated. As a result of his actions, the lives of many friendly soldiers were saved. Private Hackney's outstanding gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 144, Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division, 23 May 1953
Home of Record: Virginia

HALL, DALE E. (First Award)
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 24 May 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Private First Class Dale E. Hall, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 24 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kongol, Korea. On that date Company E was attacking a numerically superior enemy force. In the first phase of the attack an officer and several other men were wounded. Private Hall, a medical aid man attached to Company E, immediately with complete disregard for the intense volume of enemy fire crawled forward and gave first aid to the wounded men. He then gave the protective cover of his own body to the wounded officer while administering first aid. The heroic action of Private Hall was an inspiration to all who witnessed his deed. The undaunted courage and sustained devotion to duty of Private Hall reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 210, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 22 June 1951
Home of Record: Michigan

HALL, DALE E. (Second Award)
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 15 September 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star (First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Dale E. Hall, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, (attached to Company E) 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 15 September 1951 in the vicinity of Hanjon-ni, Korea. On this date during a fierce battle with a fanatical enemy force, many casualties were inflicted upon friendly troops. Sergeant Hall, a medical aid man, disregarding his own safety, exposed himself to hostile fire to administer aid to his wounded comrades and assisted in evacuating them to positions of safety. Amidst a heavy concentration of enemy fire, Sergeant Hall was painfully wounded but refused to be evacuated. Instead, he continued with his duties and when all the men in his unit had been cared for, Sergeant Hall assisted in treating men from adjoining units. Only after everyone had been cared for did he permit his own wounds to be treated. His actions were directly responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Hall on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 656, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 31 October 1951
Home of Record: Michigan

HALL, ROBERT M. (First Award)
Captain, Medical Corps, U. S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 15 – 16 February 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul.43, 1918) and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Captain Robert M. Hall, Medical Corps, United States Army, Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On 15 – 16 February 1951, Captain Hall was regimental surgeon for a unit which was completely surrounded and under constant enemy artillery and mortar fire, near Chipyong-ni, Korea. With more than 200 wounded men to treat, Captain Hall was forced to use every available tent and shelter to provide cover for the wounded. During the period 15 February 1951 through 16 February 1951, he moved constantly through the area from tent to tent, treating and reassuring the wounded. His complete disregard for his own safety in moving around under the heavy enemy fire was a source of great inspiration to all of his men and patients throughout this difficult period. His heroic performance on this occasion was unquestionably responsible for saving many lives. The gallant conduct of Captain Hall over a long and trying period was well beyond the call of duty, and fully upheld the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 83, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 24 April 1951
Home of Record: Arizona

HALL, ROBERT M. (Second Award)
Major, Medical Corps, U. S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 22 May 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul.43, 1918) and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Major Robert M. Hall, Medical Corps, United States Army, Commanding Officer of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 22 May 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that date he was regimental surgeon for the 23rd Infantry Regiment, which was being subjected to enemy sniper fire wounding several Soldiers. Without regard for his personal safety, Major Hall advanced to the wounded men in an exposed rice paddy where he administered first aid. He then made his way back to obtain blood plasma and immediately returned to the wounded men administering the plasma, still exposed to sniper fire. Having previously arranged for a litter jeep, the wounded men were evacuated to safety. His courageous action was instrumental in saving two lives, which otherwise might have been lost. The gallant conduct displayed by Major Hall reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 184, Headquarters 2nd Infantry Division, 17 June 1951
Home of Record: Arizona

HALLUMS, TOMMY M.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Corporal Tommy M. Hallums, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 2 September 1950 near Changnyong, Korea. On that morning, the Regimental Command Post was subjected to an intense enemy mortar and self-propelled gun barrage, which pinned down most of the personnel. One group of men, caught in the open by the sudden barrage, was pinned down in a rice paddy, with four members being wounded and in immediate danger of drowning. Corporal Hallums immediately, and with total indifference for his safety, dashed to the wounded men and administered first aid to them. After causing them to be evacuated, he made a thorough search of the rice paddy, searching for other wounded. Later he proceeded to a nearby outpost also under heavy enemy fire and continued his search for wounded comrades. The inspirational and gallant heroism displayed by Corporal Hallums on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and fully upholds the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 83, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 30 October 1950
Home of Record: Tennessee

HARGRAVE, ROBERT W.
Sergeant First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 June 1951
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant First Class Robert W. Hargrave, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 3 June 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that date he voluntarily drove a litter jeep through intense enemy fire to evacuate wounded men who had been trapped behind enemy lines. Disregarding personal safety and thinking only of the wounded, Sergeant Hargrave made repeated trips through heavy hostile mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire, treating the wounded and then evacuating them to the aid station. His courageous actions were instrumental in preventing the possible capture or death of his wounded comrades. Sergeant Hargrave’s devotion to his comrades and the gallantry reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 269, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 6 July 1951
Home of Record: New York

HARRISS, MYERS S.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Myers S. Harriss, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 6 September 1950 in the vicinity of Sibi-ri, Korea. Sergeant Harriss, a medical aidman, volunteered to accompany a rifle company in an assault on an enemy stronghold located on a high hill. The enemy dominated all approaches to the crest of the hill and met the assault with murderous automatic weapons, small arms and mortar fire which resulted in heavy casualties. In this situation, Sergeant Harriss served as an inspiring example of courage and selfless devotion to duty as he unhesitatingly remained with the most forward elements of the attack, deftly administering first aid, carrying the wounded to cover, exhorting them to remain calm and carrying them one by one down the slope to a litter jeep. As soon as he had removed one casualty he rushed back up the slope heedless of the heavy enemy fire and removed another wounded comrade. In four hours of desperate fighting, Sergeant Harriss thus aided and retrieved a total of thirty five men from the line of fire. The gallantry and selfless devotion to his comrades displayed by Sergeant Harriss reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 277, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 9 July 1951
Home of Record: South Carolina

HERMANSKI, EUGENE
Sergeant, U. S. Army
Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 1 Sep 1951
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Eugene Hermanski (ASN: RA-12293160), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman, attached to Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 1 September 1951, in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date Company K was engaged in fierce combat with a numerically superior enemy force. During the ferocious encounter, most of the noncommissioned officers of the company and adjoining unit became casualties. Sergeant Hermanski, a Medical Aidman, volunteered to lead an attack against the enemy positions. Unhesitatingly he led his men forward and despite the intense hostile fire, Sergeant Hermanski assaulted the hostile positions throwing hand grenades and firing his rifle with devastating effect. He continued this action until he was painfully wounded and forced to be evacuated. His aggressive leadership inspired his comrades and encouraged them on to secure their objective. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Hermanski on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 713 (November 13, 1951)
Home of record: New York

HUME, EDGAR ERSKINE
Major General, U.S. Army (Medical Corps)
Surgeon, United Nations Command
Date of Action: 18 - 21 October 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General (Medical Corps) Edgar Erskine Hume (ASN: 0-4033), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Surgeon, United Nations Command, in action during the period 18 October to 21 October 1950. General Hume, voluntarily and without regard for his safety, made daring flights in light unarmed aircraft over enemy held territory within the range of enemy fire to visit frontal areas and obtain vital information concerning the medical requirements for the treatment and evacuation of wounded United Nations' personnel. While in these areas and under constant threat of enemy fire, he made his way through the front-line medical stations to coordinate personally activities in connection with existing medical problems. His untiring devotion to duty and presence in the forward areas not only inspired the members of the Army Medical Service to greater achievements, but contributed materially in aiding the United Nations' effort in the Korean campaign and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

JENKINS, HENRY LAVOR (Second Award)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul, 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star (First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Henry L. Jenkins, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 17th Infantry, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in the vicinity of Pungwan, Korea, on 2 November 1950. On this date Sergeant Jenkins was attached to the First Platoon of Company C as a Medical Aidman. When the company moved forward in the attack, the first platoon was subjected to heavy small arms and mortar fire, resulting in many casualties. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, Sergeant Jenkins exposed himself repeatedly to enemy fire, as he moved about the platoon administering to the wounded. He was wounded in the leg in the early stages of the attack but continued to give first aid to the wounded and assist in their evacuation. In the bloody fighting that followed, Sergeant Jenkins' courage and supreme devotion to duty was displayed time after time, as he refused to be evacuated in spite of his painful wound and continued to administer to the wounded, not only of his platoon, but of those in the second platoon as well. Seven hours after he was wounded, his condition was brought to the attention of the Company Commander. Sergeant Jenkins was found to be seriously wounded and suffering from loss of blood. Only after he was so ordered would he allow himself to be evacuated to the battalion aid station where he was further evacuated to the rear. The service rendered and extreme devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Jenkins on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 55, Headquarters, X Corps, 23 March 1951
Home of Record: Utah
Sergeant Henry Jenkins earned his first Silver Star in WW II.

JOHNSON, JIM S.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 7st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 29 September 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Jim S. Johnson, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 29 September 1950 in Payong-Taek, Korea. While moving forward to seize and secure an enemy held main supply road, the company to which Corporal Johnson was attached as aid man, was intercepted and forced to seek cover by the attack of two enemy tanks. When one of the tanks became disabled by friendly fire, the enemy tank crew dismounted and started firing into the troops who had taken cover along the sides of the read. Corporal Johnson, disregarding the hail of enemy fire that fell around him, voluntarily left his position of comparative safety in order to secure the aid of friendly fire and draw the attention away from his pinned down and harassed company. Although painfully wounded, Corporal Johnson still refused to take cover until he was assured that his unit had regained fire superiority and was able to proceed in the attack. His courageous and selfless actions, despite personal wounds, were responsible for saving the lives of several men and were instrumental in the successful completion of his unit’s mission. Corporal Johnson’s gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Orders number 178, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division, 1950
Home of Record: Texas

JOHNSON, LEONARD F.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2nd Infantry Division Artillery, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 30 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Leonard F. Johnson, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 2nd Infantry Division Artillery, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. The 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, to which Sergeant Johnson was attached as a non-commissioned officer in charge of the battalion aid station, was engaged in forcing a roadblock under intense and accurate enemy fire. Sergeant Johnson worked under constant enemy fire with complete disregard for his own safety. When two vehicles being used to evacuate wounded were destroyed by mortar and machine gun fire, he transferred his patients to a truck and proceeded to reach a higher medical installation. Acting as aid man, driver, and rifleman, he reached the last section of the roadblock at a ford covered by enemy fire, only to find it impossible to get his patients through to safety except by transferring them to three antiaircraft firing vehicles. After doing this, Sergeant Johnson, though wounded, took to the hills where he administered first aid, gave comfort, and encouraged all those he met on the hill. His outstanding courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 124, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 30 May 1951
Home of Record: Alabama
** Also earned a Bronze Star with V device on 1 Sep 1950

JOHNSTON, PAUL E.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 April 1951
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Paul E. Johnston, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 10 April 1951 in the vicinity of Hwachon, Korea. On that date he was a medical aidman attached to the lead platoon in an infantry unit, while that unit was leading an attack just north of the 38th parallel. In the opening phase of the battle a rifleman in the platoon was struck in the stomach by enemy machine gun fire. The company executive officer made his way to the injured man, but while endeavoring to move him to safety was in turn struck down by enemy fire. Sergeant Johnston rushed to the spot where the fallen men lay and in spite of the heavy volume of enemy fire directed at him, managed to carry one of the wounded men out of the immediate danger zone. He then made a return trip to assist two other men in evacuating the other wounded men. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Johnston reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 174, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 16 June 1951
Home of Record: Ohio

JOHNSON, WAYNE A. (POW)
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Prisoner of War (Korea)
Dates of Action: 12 July 1950 to 16 August 1953
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Wayne A. Johnson (ASN: RA-15281155), United States Army, for gallantry in action during the period 12 July 1950 to 16 August 1953, while being held as a Prisoner of War in Tiger Camp by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Private First Class Johnson subjected himself to the risk of execution by his captors. He did so by compiling and maintaining a list of over 500 American POWs, most of whom had died in the camp system. Even when the Chinese guards were tipped off about the list and destroyed it, Private First Class Johnson able to convince his captors that the list was intended for humanitarian and not propaganda purposes, and was released with a threat of harsher consequences, should he continue this activity. Regardless of their warning, Private First Class Johnson continued to add names to a hidden copy of the original list. When he was released during the armistice, he smuggled his comprehensive list home in a toothpaste tube. As a result of efforts by the Defense POW/MIA Office, this list has come to light and is serving as an important document for providing confirmation of death or otherwise resolving open POW/MIA cases. Private First Class Johnson's exemplary courage and selfless determination to provide a record of deceased soldiers, even in the face of death by a hostile enemy, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Home of Record: Ohio

KASARDA, MILTON J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 24 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Corporal Milton J. Kasarda, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 24 September 1950 in the vicinity of Hyopchon, Korea. On that date he was a medical aid man attached to a rifle company which was pursuing the retreating enemy after the break-through from the Pusan perimeter. The leading elements of the company were suddenly subjected to intense fire from three enemy machine guns and an undetermined number of riflemen located on high ground, and were forced to seek cover in drainage ditches running through rice paddies. The intense hostile fire seriously wounded two members of the company. Corporal Kasarda immediately dashed through the withering enemy fire to the aid of his fallen comrades and began to administer first aid to them. Although bullets were striking all about him, one of them hitting his carbine stock, he continued, with complete disregard for his personal safety, to attend the wounded and arrange for their evacuation. His heroic action saved the lives of the two seriously wounded soldiers and was an inspiring example to the rest of the company who witnessed his deed. The gallantry displayed on this occasion by Corporal Kasarda reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 56, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 2 March 1951
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

KENYON, EUGENE P.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 21 September 1951
Citation:
By Direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star is awarded to Corporal Eugene P. Kenyon, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, Headquarters, (then attached to 2d Reconnaissance Company), 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 21 September 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On this date friendly units were subjected to extremely heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire which resulted in numerous friendly casualties. Corporal Kenyon, with complete disregard for his personal safety, left his position of cover to administer first aid to his wounded comrades. He remained exposed to the intense hostile fire for a prolonged period of time treating men from both his own unit and those of the adjoining unit and in addition provided mental comfort which was so vitally needed by the many wounded. His outstanding courage and selfless devotion to duty were an inspiration to all who witnessed his deeds and undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Kenyon on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 882, Headquarters 2d Infantry Division, 28 December 1951
Home of Record: Massachusetts

*KOEHLER, WALTER T.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 28 July 1952
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Walter T. Kochler, Army Medical Service, United States Army, an aidman with Medical Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against the enemy near Koyangdae, Korea, on 28 July 1952. His unit manning a forward outpost on high ground, came under fierce attack from three sides by a hostile force of company strength and, in the initial burst of fire, the platoon runner was wounded. Hearing the stricken soldier call out, Private Koehler dashed fearlessly through the fire-swept impact area and quickly administered medical aid. Although the determined foe closed within 5 yards of friendly trenches and lobbed grenades into the position, Private Koehler ignored the imminent danger, continued to attend his wounded comrade, and refused to seek shelter when enemy fragmentation grenades landed nearby. He was mortally wounded during this action. Private Koehler’s fearlessness under fire and determined devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
General Order: Department of the Army, General Order 37, 29 April 1953

LAFRANCE, GEORGE A.
Corporal, U. S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 Sep 1951
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal George A. LaFrance (ASN: RA-19382831), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 10 September 1951 in the vicinity of Songhyon-ni, Korea. On that date Corporal LaFrance was a Medical Aidman attached to a unit which was withdrawing from its positions after being relieved by elements of another friendly unit. Corporal LaFrance's unit was suddenly subjected to intense hostile mortar and artillery fire which inflicted several casualties among his comrades. Without hesitation, he advanced through the hostile fire to aid the stricken men. In the course of this, he was painfully wounded by an enemy mortar burst. Disregarding his own wounds and the intense enemy fire, Corporal LaFrance continued to administer aid to the wounded men. He remained with his fallen comrades until all of them were evacuated to positions of comparative safety and only then did he submit to treatment for his own wounds. His devotion to duty was directly responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal LaFrance on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 713 (November 13, 1951)
Home of Record: Washington

LANE, WILLIAM D. JR.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 20 July 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant William D. Lane, Jr. (ASN: RA-14311495), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 20 July 1950 near Taejon, Korea. The city of Taejon had been surrounded by enemy forces and road blocks had been established by the enemy on the routes of withdrawal from the city. The casualties of the friendly elements in the city had been moderately high. Under extremely heavy artillery, mortar, and automatic weapons fire, Sergeant Lane rescued the wounded and evacuated them to places of shelter and administered first aid to them. On one occasion, four men were pinned under an overturned vehicle and Sergeant Lane with disregard for his own safety, worked with some other men for several hours before they were freed. During the entire period he was in Taejon he aided in giving medical attention and evacuating over 30 wounded men. The act of gallantry displayed by Sergeant Lane reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 95 (August 16, 1950)
Home of Record: Loudan, Tennessee

*LANKEN, WALTER J.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 70th Tank Battalion (Heavy) attached to 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 19 September 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Walter J. Lanken, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 70th Tank Battalion (Heavy) attached to 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 19 September 1950 near Singdong, Korea. Corporal Lanken, a medical aid man, was attached to Company A, 70th Tank Battalion which was supporting an infantry attack on hill 202. When several friendly tanks in a river bed for repairs came under heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire, seven of the tank crewmen were wounded. Corporal Lanken, disregarding his own safety, moved from man to man in the impact area rendering first aid to the wounded. While engaged in this selfless consideration and treatment of others, Corporal Lanken lost his life when he was struck by a shell fragment. His voluntary and extreme devotion to duty on this occasion was an inspiring example and was responsible for saving the lives of many of the wounded men. Corporal Lanken’s conspicuous gallantry and selfless sacrifice reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Orders number 155, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division, 15 November 1950
Home of Record: Iowa

LECOMTE, ROBERT F.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 25 May 1951
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Robert F. LeComte, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 25 May 1951 in the vicinity of Pangadri, Korea. On that date, Sergeant LeComte was attached as an aidman to a rifle company. Hearing cries for medical aid from an adjacent platoon that was under an intense enemy mortar barrage, he unhesitatingly left his covered position and made his way through the mortar barrage to the wounded men, treating their wounds and then assisting them to a nearby house. Although still under heavy mortar fire, he continued to treat their wounds until the platoon was able to withdraw and evacuate its wounded. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant LeComte reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 290, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 12 July 1951
Home of Record: New Jersey

LEE, EVERETT D.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 29 January 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Everett D. Lee, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 29 January 1951 in the vicinity of Sinchon, Korea. On that date he was with a motorized patrol which was ambushed by an enemy force estimated to be 400 in strength. With the patrol completely surrounded, Sergeant Lee and a comrade volunteered to attempt to break through the enemy lines in order to bring help. After several attempts, they were forced to return to the patrol. Sergeant Lee then obtained a rifle and joined the patrol’s defensive perimeter on a hill. From an exposed position on the right flank he opened fire and killed two enemy machine gunners. Returning to the main perimeter he administered first aid to the wounded, ignoring the heavy enemy automatic weapons and grenade fire to which the position was subjected. His courage in exposing himself to engage the enemy resulted in the destruction of a hostile machine gun emplacement and his attempts to aid the wounded while under intense enemy fire were a source of great inspiration to his comrades. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Lee reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 60, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 16 March 1951
Home of Record: California

LEMA, ANTONE
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 March 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Corporal Antone Lema, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 10 March 1951 in the vicinity of Hyonch-on, Korea. He was attached to a rifle platoon which was attacking well dug-in enemy positions. While the platoon was moving forward, well directed fire from a concealed enemy position pinned the platoon down and inflicted several casualties. Fearlessly exposing himself to the murderous hail of enemy fire, Corporal Lema moved forward to aid the wounded. Then he calmly moved among the men, encouraging them and urging them forward. The assault continued until the enemy resorted to throwing hand grenades. Unhesitatingly, Corporal Lema moved with three other men to a position where they could lay down a base of fire to divert the enemy. Then he led his small band in a stirring assault which ultimately routed the enemy from their positions. The initiative, courage and determination of Corporal Lema reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 123, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 29 May 1951
Home of Record: Rhode Island

LEMAY, EDWARD F.
First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 December 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to First Lieutenant Edward F. LeMay, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 2 December 1950 in the vicinity of Kunuri, North Korea. On that date he was performing the duties of Battalion Surgeon while the 23rd Infantry Regiment was fighting a delaying action against numerically superior enemy forces. The regiment was ordered to hold the high pass immediately south of Kunu-ri to permit the remainder of the 2nd Infantry Division and elements of several other divisions to execute a successful withdrawal. By 1200 hours on that date the regiment was beating off heavy attacks from three sides of the position. The Battalion Aid Station, of which Lieutenant LeMay was in charge, was the only one functioning in the regimental position, and casualties cared for numbered more than four hundred. During the morning hours of 2 December the enemy succeeded in seizing a portion of high ground overlooking the aid station, and began to direct accurate machine gun and mortar fire on the station, inflicting heavy casualties. In spite of the great danger involved, Lieutenant LeMay remained exposed to the intense hail of enemy fire, and continued to administer to the wounded. The untiring efforts of Lieutenant LeMay enabled numerous lives to be saved that would otherwise have been lost. The gallant conduct of Lieutenant LeMay on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and upon the military service..
General Orders: General Order number 150, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 15 June 1951
Home of Record: New York

LEVI, ROBERT O.
First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 30 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to First Lieutenant Robert O. Levi, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. Lieutenant Levi, in the absence of medical personnel with the Division Headquarters Group, was riding in a convoy attempting to break through an enemy roadblock approximately five miles long. The roadblock was firmly established and covered by heavy hostile fire from well-entrenched enemy in the surrounding high ground. Previous convoys through the roadblock had left many dead and wounded in adjacent fields and ditches. When the convoy was forced to halt, Lieutenant Levi administered drugs to the painfully wounded, applied treatment to stop bleeding, bandaged wounds, wrapped wounded in blankets, improvised stretchers, carried wounded to sheltered positions out of range of enemy fire, and stayed with the vehicles carrying the wounded until they were delivered to a medical collecting station. His complete disregard for the intense enemy fire was an inspiration to all who observed him. The gallantry and devotion to his fallen comrades displayed by Lieutenant Levi reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 123, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 29 May 1951
Home of Record: Texas

*LOUDIN, GIBSON W. JR,
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 May 1951
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to Sergeant Gibson W. Loudin Jr., Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 27 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kaeun-ni, Korea. His unit was moving in convoy when it was ambushed by an enemy force. Many casualties were suffered. In spite of the heavy fire on the road, Sergeant Loudin voluntarily went to the aid of his wounded comrades. Five times he ran the gauntlet of enemy fire to render aid and service. On his fifth attempt he was struck and killed by enemy machine gun fire. The gallantry and devotion to his comrades displayed by Sergeant Loudin reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 204, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 20 June 1951
Home of Record: Tennessee

MACANDREW, RAYMOND N.
First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 14 August 1952
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to First Lieutenant Raymond N. MacAndrew, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 14 August 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. On that date, a party of wounded men returning to the aid station reported by radio that they had lost their way. Lieutenant MacAndrew organized a search party, and personally carrying a large quantity of medical supplies, went out to look for the wounded men. Upon finding the wounded men, Lieutenant MacAndrew, despite an intense enemy mortar and small arms barrage, administered emergency treatment, and was responsible for saving many lives. During this action Lieutenant MacAndrew used a rubber tube from a jeep to blow air into the collapsed lungs of a wounded man, thereby enabling him to breathe again. The gallantry in action displayed by Lieutenant MacAndrew reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 289, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 24 August 1952
Home of Record: Massachusetts

MAC NAMARA, GEORGE R.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 19 September 1952
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Private First Class George R. Mac Namara, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 19 September 1952 in the vicinity of Chura-dong, North Korea. On that date Private Mac Namara was attached to a supporting platoon of Company “E” who, mounted on tanks, were following the advance guard. Shortly after entering disputed territory, sounds of a vicious fire fight were heard from the direction on the advance platoon. Realizing the leading platoon had been ambushed, Private Mac Namara jumped from the tank in which he was riding and amid a heavy barrage of enemy mortar fire, made his way forward, moving up the road that was being swept by the deadly fire of eight enemy machine guns, and began to coolly and skillfully treat his wounded comrades. Even though an enemy platoon on the left was hurling grenades into their midst, Private Mac Namara, with complete disregard for personal safety, continued to risk his life as he moved through the curtain of fire time and again, giving words of encouragement, treating and evacuating the wounded. He remained at his duties, insuring that all casualties had been evacuated to the relative safety of the company position, and when the last elements of the rear guard withdrew, he treated their wounded as they moved. Private Mac Namara’s extreme gallantry in action and consummate devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 454, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division. 28 Nov 1952
Home of Record: Minnesota

MADDOX, BILL S.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 30 July 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant (then Corporal) Bill S. Maddox, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 30 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On this date, Sergeant Maddox, a medical aid man, was assigned to a unit which was assaulting well-fortified enemy position. During the assault the enemy directed intense automatic weapons, small arm, and artillery fire upon the friendly unit, inflicting numerous casualties. Leaving his position of comparative safety, Sergeant Maddox braved the concentration of enemy fire to administer medical aid to his wounded comrades. When all of the wounded men were cared for, he assisted in their evacuation to positions of safety. Inspired by Sergeant Maddox’s courage and disregard for his own safety, friendly forces continued in the advance and successfully accomplished their mission. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty and comrades displayed by Sergeant Maddox on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 690, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 November 1951
Home of Record: Arkansas

MAHUE, AURIUS J. JR.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 25 May 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Aurius J. Mahue Jr., (then Corporal), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 25 May 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that date Company L, to which Sergeant Mahue was attached as a medical aidman, was assaulting well defended enemy positions and had suffered numerous casualties. Under cover of an intense mortar concentration the enemy counterattack had forced the friendly unit to make a tactical withdrawal. During this act, many of the wounded men were left behind in the fire swept area and in the path of the advancing hostile force. Noticing this, Sergeant Mahue, immediately and without thought for his own safety, returned over the hazardous terrain to the side of the wounded man and carried him to the safety of the company’s defensive perimeter where he administered first aid. He made repeated trips until all of the wounded men were safely evacuated and treated. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Mahue on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 792, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 30 November 1951
Home of Record: Massachusetts

MARRERO, LUIS M.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 19 November 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Luis M. Marrero (ASN: RA-6674836), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 19 November 1950, in the vicinity of Toogoni, Korea, the company to which Sergeant Marrero was attached as an aid man was engaged by a numerically superior enemy force. In the ensuing action several men of the company were critically wounded. Sergeant Marrero, with complete disregard for his own safety, went forward, braving strong enemy fire, and administered the necessary first aid. Despite freezing weather, exposure to the enemy, and a shortage of appropriate medical supplies, he continued to care for the wounded to the best of his ability until they could be evacuated. Sergeant Marrero's gallant devotion to duty under hazardous conditions alleviated much suffering and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters 3d Infantry Division General Orders No. 196 (17 June 1951)
Home of Record: Puerto Rico

MARTIN, CARL (First Award)
Second Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 June 1951
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Second Lieutenant Carl Martin, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 2 June 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that day Lieutenant Martin was attached to the 1st Battalion of the 9th Infantry Regiment, which was attacking well entrenched enemy on Hill 451. Traveling with the foremost elements of the attacking forces, Lieutenant Martin ignored the deadly enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire to treat casualties and to supervise their safe evacuation to the aid station. On several occasions, with complete disregard for personal safety and despite intense enemy fire, he rushed across open terrain to administer first aid and carry wounded comrades to safety. Lieutenant Martin’s complete devotion to duty, outstanding courage, and heroism reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 303, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 17 July 1951
Home of Record: Utah

MARTIN, CARL (Second Award)
First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 August 1951
Citation:
By direction of The President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star (First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) for gallantry in action is awarded to First Lieutenant Carl Martin, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 27 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date enemy forces had penetrated defensive positions of Company B, inflicting numerous friendly casualties. Lieutenant Martin, medical assistant, upon learning that several aid men had been wounded and medical supplies were exhausted, volunteered to carry the necessary supplies to the isolated unit. With complete disregard for his own safety, he maneuvered an enemy patrol and despite the intense enemy artillery and small arms fire, continued past the enemy to friendly units. Lieutenant Martin immediately administered aid to the wounded men, and organized a carrying party to expedite their evacuation to positions of safety. He remained with the unit until the enemy attack had been repulsed. The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Martin on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 649, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 29 October 1951
Home of Record: Utah

MAXSON, PAUL A.
First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 30 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to First Lieutenant Paul A. Maxson, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Yongdong-ni, Korea. On that date, while his unit was proceeding in convoy through an enemy roadblock, Lieutenant Maxon’s vehicle was destroyed by hostile fire. As he continued through the roadblock on foot Lieutenant Maxon observed a wounded soldier lying exposed to the heavy enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire which was raking the entire area. With complete indifference for his own safety, he crossed the fire-swept area, carried the wounded man to a defiladed position and administered first aid to him. He then re crossed the exposed terrain and removed a door from a nearby house. With the aid of a comrade he used the door as a litter and carried the wounded soldier for three miles through the roadblock to safety. The entire route was under enemy observation and subjected to continuous hostile fire. The gallantry and devotion to a fallen comrade at the risk of his own life displayed by Lieutenant Gilstrap reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 16, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 21 January 1951
Home of Record: Idaho

MCCLURE, RONNIE J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Private First Class Ronnie J. McClure, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 26 November 1950 in the vicinity of Sinjang, Korea. On that date the rifle company to which Private McClure was attached as medical aid man was subjected to a devastating attack launched by enemy armed with mortars, automatic weapons, hand grenades, and small arms. The company sustained heavy casualties and the wounded began to stream back to the company command post. Private McClure established a position to treat the wounded and evacuate them to collecting points. Under the furious enemy onslaught, the company was forced to withdraw and form a perimeter defense around the command post. The position was on flat level ground commanded by hostile fire and provided only scattered points for individual protection. On numerous occasions Private McClure dashed across terrain swept by withering enemy fire to the assistance of wounded soldiers who were lying exposed to the enemy fire. Several times he crawled distances up to 100 yards, always with complete disregard for his personal safety, in order to treat wounded comrades and evacuate them to safety. When the company’s position became untenable and orders were received to withdraw, he organized all the walking wounded and sent them to the rear. He then improvised stretchers from doors and other available materials and called on survivors and civilian carrying parties to carry the more seriously wounded. Not until the last wounded man was started to the rear did he himself withdraw from the position. His gallant actions and solicitude for the wounded and his clam, fearless behavior during this trying engagement made possible the evacuation of all casualties and did much to suppress panic among the encircled company. The gallantry and devotion to his fallen comrades displayed on this occasion by Private McClure reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 39, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 13 February 1951
Home of Record: Kentucky

MCCOWAN, RALPH L.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 August 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Ralph McCowan, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 27 August 1951 in the vicinity of Pia-ri, Korea. On that date Sergeant McCowan, an aidman, was attached to Companies F and H while the units were in defensive positions. During the ensuing action, the units were pinned down by the intense hostile small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar fire. Sergeant McCowan, heedlessly exposing himself to the enemy fire, advanced from one foxhole to another, treating the wounded men of both companies. When the friendly forces were ordered to withdraw to a secondary line of defense, Sergeant McCowan remained behind to assist the wounded. When escape seemed almost beyond hope, he picked up the last of the wounded on his shoulders and carried him through the hail of enemy fire to the safety of friendly lines. His actions were an inspiration to his comrades and were responsible for saving many of their lives. The gallantry and outstanding devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant McCowan on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 813, Headquarters, 2ds Infantry Division. 4 December 1951
Home of Record: Kentucky

MCKENNA, BERNARD P.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 15 September 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Bernard P. McKenna, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a member of Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in action against the enemy on 15 September 1950 near Taogu, Korea. At dawn, when the enemy had infiltrated Company I’s position on Hill 174 and launched an intense grenade attack on the company’s command post, Private McKenna, attached as medical aid man to the company, heard cries for aid from every quarter. With conspicuous devotion to duty and selfless disregard for his own safety, he moved through the furious close in fighting to locate and treat the many wounded. When he had dressed a man’s wound, Private McKenna would prop the man up and give him his weapon, enabling the man to continue to defend his position. He removed the more seriously wounded to occupied foxholes for protection. Not a man was wounded to whom Private McKenna did not give prompt and efficient medical aid. Wounded in the arm, Private McKenna continued to treat another man’s wound while his own was being dressed. A moment later, he received multiple back wounds from a grenade burst that knocked him down. Crawling into a foxhole, Private McKenna, despite considerable pain, continued to direct the treatment of the wounded until the company commander ordered his evacuation. Private McKenna’s conspicuous gallantry and selfless devotion to duty greatly contributed in saving many lives and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 151, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division, 11 November 1950
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

MCMILLAN, WILLIAM C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2nd Infantry Division Artillery
Date of Action: 30 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Corporal William C. McMillan, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 2d Infantry Division Artillery, displayed gallantry in action on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. On that date he was riding in a convoy which was attempting to penetrate an enemy roadblock that was approximately five miles in depth. The unit to which he was attached was providing protection for the withdrawing column. On one occasion, when the convoy had been halted because of heavy enemy fire, he dismounted from his vehicle and, with complete disregard for his personal safety, administered first aid to several wounded men. With complete indifference to the intense hostile fire which was raking the entire area, he continued his mission of aiding and placing wounded soldiers on the vehicles. His intrepid actions resulted in saving the lives of several men. The gallantry and devotion to his fallen comrades displayed on this occasion by Corporal McMillan reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 20, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 25 January 1951
Home of Record: West Virginia

MCMULLEN, WAYNE O.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 June 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Corporal Wayne O. McMullen, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 2 June 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that day he was attached to Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment, as a medical aid man. Company A was attacking Hill 451 under intense enemy mortar, automatic weapons, and small arms fire and suffered numerous casualties. Corporal McMullen showed disregard for personal safety by moving continually into fire swept positions to aid wounded soldiers. In spite of the number of casualties no one had to wait for medical aid for more than a few moments. In addition to the application of medical aid, he saw to the safe evacuation of the wounded. His actions directly contributed to the high morale of the unit and the confidence necessary to carry on with the mission. Corporal McMullen’s gallantry and devotion to his comrades reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 210, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 22 June 1951
Home of Record: Minnesota

MCNAIR, JOEL N.
Major, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 24 September 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Major Joel N. McNair, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 24 September 1951 in the vicinity of Pia-ri, Korea. On this date the battalion aid station was being heavily shelled by enemy artillery and mortar fire, inflicting numerous friendly casualties. Major McNair, regimental surgeon, completely disregarding the intense enemy fire, rendered medical aid to the wounded men. After treating each casualty, Major McNair directed an efficient evacuation of the wounded to positions of safety. Then, taking the initiative, he led litter squads through an enemy mine field in order to evacuate the men without delay. Major McNair’s surgical skill and undaunted courage were responsible for saving the lives of numerous casualties. The gallantry and outstanding devotion to duty demonstrated by Major McNair on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 648, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 29 October 1951
Home of Record: New York

MCPHERSON, CARL T.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918) and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to Sergeant Carl T. McPherson, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 26 November 1950 in the vicinity of Wo-ni, Korea. On that date the rifle platoon to which he was attached as medical aid man was overrun and surrounded by numerically superior enemy forces. Displaying complete indifference for his personal safety he advanced into terrain which was controlled by the enemy and began to administer medical treatment to the many casualties which the platoon had sustained. While performing this task he was attacked by an enemy soldier whom he killed and in spite of the constant threat of the presence of the enemy he remained in his dangerous position, continuing to render first aid to the wounded. As a result of his courageous action, eight seriously wounded soldiers were given medical aid and were later successfully evacuated to safety. The gallantry and devotion to his fallen comrades displayed on this occasion by Sergeant McPherson reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General order number 39, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 13 February 1951
Home of Record: Wisconsin

MESSIER, EMMANUEL R.
Corporal, U.S. Army
CO C, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 23 September 1950
Synopsis:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Emmanuel R. Messier, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company C, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Corporal Messier displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 23 September at Tujon, Korea. The Platoon to which Corporal Messier was attached as aidman came under heavy enemy small arms fire. Several of the platoon were wounded immediately and Corporal Messier with complete disregard of his own safety went to them, administering first aid and evacuating one of them to a more concealed and cover position. His fearlessness in repeatedly exposing himself to enemy small arms fire while assisting the wounded was an inspiration to his entire platoon and resulted in the probable saving of one soldiers life. His gallant actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Army Medical Service.
Home of record: Pawtucket, RI

MILLMAN, GERALD
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Clearing Company, 24th Medical Battalion, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 20 July 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Gerald Millman (ASN: RA-13281639), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of the Clearing Company, 24th Medical Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 20 July 1950 at Taejon, Korea. Private First Class Millman's platoon was rendering medical support to the units in surrounded Taejon. Casualties were mounting and supplies were running low. Realizing this, Private Millman and a companion loaded an ambulance with critically needed supplies and ran the road blocks into the town. During the trip, they passed through intense enemy fire directed at their vehicle. Private First Class Millman was seriously wounded in the chest and abdomen. By moving these supplies into Taejon, Private First Class Millman enabled his unit to perform its assigned mission of treating the wounded. His actions were in accord with the high standards of the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 82 (August 10, 1950)
Home of Record: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

MISHECK, JAMES E.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 6 September 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Jesse Clark, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of the Medical Detachment, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action on 6 September 1950 near Waegwan, Korea. While acting as medical aid man to a company that was covering the withdrawal of a battalion, Sergeant Misheck’s unit was subjected to a devastating enemy attack of small arms and machine gun fire that inflicted heavy casualties on his comrades. Realizing that his unit was fighting a delaying action and wound eventually withdraw, Sergeant Misheck knew that many of his wounded comrades would fall into enemy hands unless they were promptly evacuated. Disregarding his own personal safety Sergeant Misheck voluntarily and repeatedly left his covered position and faced withering enemy fire to reach the wounded and move them to safety. Only when the last wounded man had been evacuated did he consent to withdraw. Had it not been for Sergeant Misheck’s selfless courage and conspicuous devotion to duty, many of the wounded would have fallen into enemy hands. His gallantry in action reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Orders number 168, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division, 1 December 1950
Home of Record: Illinois

*MONTALVO, MARINE NARVAEZ
Private First Class, U. S. Army
Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 29 April 1951
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Marine Narvaez-Montalvo (ASN: ER-30415205), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 29 April 1951, Company C sustained several casualties while attacking well-defended enemy positions on Hill 272, Korea. Private Narvaez-Montalvo, attached to Company C as an aid man, repeatedly braved intense hostile fire to give medical assistance to his wounded comrades. When a friendly infantryman was severely wounded and completely surrounded by the enemy, Private Narvaez-Montalvo fought his way to the stricken soldier's side, wounding several enemy. He was subjected to a fanatical enemy attack while rendering first aid and, while offering valiant resistance was mortally wounded. The outstanding gallantry and exemplary devotion to duty displayed by Private Narvaez-Montalvo reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters 3d Infantry Division General Orders No. 197 (17 June 1951)
Home of Record: Puerto Rico

MOORE, REX D. (KIA)
Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 17 March 1953
Citation:
Pvt. Rex D. Moore, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 17th Infantry, distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Yonchon, Korea. On 17 March 1953, Private Moore was a member of a group that was occupying strategic defensive outpost positions. Although the area was under intense enemy artillery, mortar, and small-arms fire, Private Moore fearlessly moved through open terrain to administer first aid. Hearing a cry for help, Private Moore, with complete disregard for his personal safety, moved to the wounded man and performed on-the-spot first aid. Private Moore continued administering aid to the wounded until an enemy mortar round landed near him, taking his life. The gallantry displayed by Private Moore reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: #322, 15 June 1953
Home of Record: Idaho

*MOORE, ROBERT M. JR. (KIA)
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 24th Infantry Division Artillery
Date of Action: 16 July 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President under the Provisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (W.D. Bul. 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to Captain Robert M. Moore, Jr., Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of the 24th Infantry Division Artillery Medical Detachment, for gallantry in action on 16 July 1950 at Tuman Ri, Korea. When instructions were issued for Headquarters Battery personnel and all others near the Battalion Command Post to form a line of fire and advance it southward against the enemy left flank, Captain Moore joined the leading element of the attack in order to provide immediate medical assistance to the wounded. As the attack advance over an area swept by enemy small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire, Captain Moore continued among the forward elements under fire. He gave the wounded prompt and skilled medical aid. Captain Moore issued the necessary instructions for the evacuation of the wounded to his battalion aid station, but he remained forward until the enemy was forced to retreat and the area was cleared. Captain Moore returned to the rear where he continued to give medical assistance to the wounded. Later that night he was seriously wounded in an attempt to evacuate the wounded through an enemy road block. He died the following morning as the result of his wounds. This act of conspicuous gallantry in action on the part of Captain Moore reflects the highest possible credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 117, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, 3 September 1950
Home of Record: Indianapolis, Indiana

*MORALES, CARLOS BONET
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 June 1951
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Carlos Bonet-Morales (ASN: ER-30423990), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company C, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 3 June 1951, near Songbong-ni, Korea, while attacking well-defended enemy emplacements Sergeant Bonet-Morales unhesitatingly braved an intense barrage of hostile fire to render valuable medical assistance to his stricken comrades. After evacuating two infantrymen to a covered position, he again voluntarily exposed himself to administer life-saving plasma to a severely wounded soldier and, while thus engaged, was mortally wounded by shell fragments. Sergeant Bonet-Morales' gallantry, fearlessness, and genuine concern for the welfare of his fellow soldiers reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters 3d Infantry Division General Orders No. 285 (16 July 1951)
Home of Record: Puerto Rico

MULLEN, TERRY (First Award)
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 August 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Terry Mullen (ASN: RA-39465951), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman of Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action at Yangsan, Korea, on 18 August 1950. On that date, Corporal Mullen's company was subjected to intense enemy small arms fire. With utter disregard for his own safety, Corporal Mullen went forward in the face of withering fire to administer to two wounded soldiers. Seeing another fallen soldier he again exposed himself and ran to his comrade's aid. Although severely wounded in this action he continued on to the soldier's aid. Disregarding his own intense pain he sought other stricken men until he collapsed from the severity of his wounds and was himself evacuated. Corporal Mullen's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Medical Service.
Home of record: Somerton, Arizona

MULLEN, TERRY (Second Award)
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 4 November 1950
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Corporal Terry Mullen (ASN: RA-39465951), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Anju, Korea, on 4 November 1950. His company was struck by an attack of such violence that the enemy quickly accomplished a deep penetration of the company's defenses and inflicted many casualties. Although he was seriously wounded, Corporal Mullen went to the aid of a fallen comrade. When the company withdrew from its untenable positions he refused evacuation, electing to remain with the wounded man. Half dragging and half carrying, he helped his comrade through the heavy brush and working their way well behind the enemy's lines, secured themselves in an abandoned hut. Corporal Mullen watched over and cared for the wounded soldier for five days, until the enemy was driven from the area and friendly troops could be summoned. Through his ceaseless and unselfish devotion to duty, he saved the lives of his stricken comrade, who otherwise would have been left to the mercy of the enemy. His gallant actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Medical Service.
Home of record: Somerton, Arizona

MUNKELWITZ, RONALD GILBERT
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry division
Date of Action: 18 July 1952
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Ronald Gilbert Munkelwitz (ASN: RA-27342330), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry division, in action on 18 July 1952, in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. On that date, Private Munkelwitz was serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company B, whose mission was to hold a vital position on "Old Baldy". At approximately 1600 hours the enemy unleashed a tremendous barrage of artillery and mortar fire upon the friendly unit, causing many friendly casualties. Private Munkelwitz, with complete disregard for personal safety, voluntarily moved about during the intense shelling, giving aid wherever needed. On one occasion, Private Munkelwitz noticed a man lying helplessly wounded on the forward slope of the position. Without hesitation and undaunted by the heavy barrage, he crossed the fire-swept area and went to the stricken man's side. Seeing that the man was seriously wounded, Private Munkelwitz picked him up and carried him to a point where he could be evacuated to the aid station. Private Munkelwitz' display of gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 312 (September 11, 1952)
Home of record: Minnesota