AMEDD Silver Star> Korean War

Interesting Notes:

Corporal Sears went to the aid of a surrounded platoon and treated their wounded. While leading four litter patients to the battalion aid station, they were surrounded by the enemy. He fought off the enemy to gain protection at a draw for the wounded men. He then carried one of the men on his back for three miles to safety.

CPL Thomas Nightingale was himself wounded and evacuated by the new innovation, the helicopter. He also was further evacuated via hospital train and eventually rehabilitated in Japan. Upon his recovery, he elected to return to his unit instead of returning to the United States and arrived just before the 1953 battle for Pork Chop Hill.

Corporal Frank Ramirez earned a Bronze Star with 'V' device for heroic achievement in addition to his Silver Star.

Captain Maynard J. Snell, Medical Service Corps, also earned the Bronze Star with "V" device.

Sergeant James W. Sterns also earned the Bronze Star with "V" device in Korea.

Although all Silver Star citations are exceptional, one for Captain Overholt is especially noteworthy.

Corporal Ramos was a prisoner of war from 23 Apr 1951 – 31 Aug 1953.

Corporal William O'Neil, after braving intense enemy fire to rescue fallen Soldiers and carry them to safety, seized one of the Soldier's automatic rifles and engaged the enemy to ward off an attack.

Sergeant Theodore J. Reed volunteered to stay behind to treat a wounded soldier when his unit was ordered to withdraw. The soldier was ultimately killed by enemy fire and Sergeant Reed was forced to hide the remainder of the night beneath the bodies of his fallen comrades. The next morning he bayoneted an enemy officer who tried to stop his escape and returned to his unit. Sergeant Reed also earned the Bronze Star with "V" device

* Denotes Posthumous Award

NAVARRO, GUADALUPE
Corporal, 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 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 Corporal Guadalupe Navarro, 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 Kunwha, Korea. On that date Corporal Navarro, a medical aidman, was attached to Company K during its assault on enemy positions. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to the intense hostile fire in order to administer aid to his wounded comrades. In the course of this act, Corporal Navarro heard a cry for help from a wounded soldier. Without hesitating, he crossed the fire swept area to the side of the wounded man. Unable to treat the man in the exposed area where he lay due to the intense hostile fire, Corporal Navarro, with the aid of another rifleman, carried his wounded comrade to a covered position where he administered medical aid. His selfless and heroic actions were an inspiration to all who witnessed his act and undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Navarro on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 878, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 27 December 1951
Home of Record:  Texas

NELSON, WILLIAM R.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 28 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), William R. Nelson, 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 28 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date Sergeant Nelson was attached to Company A which was assaulting a strategic enemy held hill. During the ensuing action heavy concentration of hostile fire forced the friendly unit to seek defensive positions. With the unit suffering heavy casualties, Sergeant Nelson, heedless of the impending danger, completely exposed himself to the hostile fire as he courageously moved about rendering medical Aid. While riflemen remained in prone positions, he stood completely exposed and carried the more seriously wounded to positions of comparative safety. He continued in this valiant manner throughout the entire battle and was instrumental in saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Nelson on this occasion reflects great credit up0n himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 702, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 10 November 1951
Home of Record:  South Carolina

NIGHTINGALE, THOMAS E.
CPL, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 July 1953
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved July 9, 1918, (WD Bul. 53, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to CPL Thomas E. Nightingale. CPL Nightingale distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Sokkogae, Korea. On 6 July 1953, Corporal Nightingale's unit was assigned the mission of defending a strategic friendly-held outpost. As the enemy attacked, intense enemy artillery and mortar barrages inflicted heavy casualties throughout the friendly positions. Not content with treating the casualties among the troops in the trenches, Corporal Nightingale left the comparative safety of the trench and moved to the side of a friendly wounded soldier in an exposed position. Corporal Nightingale repeatedly endangered his life in his effort to care for each of the wounded when outside the trenches, carrying or assisting each to a point of safety. The gallantry displayed by Corporal Nightingale reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 618 (September 14, 1953)
Home of record: Ohio

NOVAK, MARTIN T.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd 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 Corporal Martin T. Novak, (then Private First Class), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, (then attached to Company K), 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 24 September 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date Corporal Novak was a medical aidman attached to a unit which was in defensive positions repulsing fanatical enemy attacks. Throughout the action he assisted the wounded and when the enemy attacks became intense he personally carried many of his wounded comrades to safety. Upon being informed that another unit was in dire need of more aidmen he immediately advanced over the hazardous terrain to the unit’s position and assisted in caring for their wounded. On numerous occasions he voluntarily carried ammunition, under hostile fire, to the front line positions. His initiative and devotion to duty were a great asset to the friendly units and were an inspiration to all who observed him. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Novak on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Orders number 761, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 25 November 1951
Home of Record:  Pennsylvania

NUNLEY, WILLIAM C.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 5th Infantry Regiment, attached to 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 16 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved July 9, 1918, (WD Bul. 53, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Waogwan, Korea on 16 September 1950 is awarded to CPL William C. Nunley. As an aid man, Corporal Nunley was advancing with a tank infantry force into enemy held territory. Heavy enemy fire from the front and both flanks forced the infantry to dismount from the tanks and seek cover in the ditches along the road. Searching fire from an enemy flat trajectory weapon made their positions untenable. Throughout the entire action, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Corporal Nunley made his way from one wounded soldier to another rendering on the spot medical assistance. When one man’s foot was almost severed by enemy artillery fire, Corporal Nunley listed him onto a tank and with fire raining all about him, calmly performed the amputation, dressed the wound and then carried the man to safety. Corporal Nunley’s gallant actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 173, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division
Home of Record: Texas

O’GRADY, CLIFFORD J.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 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 Corporal (then Private) Clifford J. O’Grady, 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 27 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date Corporal O’Grady was attached to Company A, when the unit spearheaded an attack against a strongly fortified enemy held hill. As the unit advanced, it was pinned down by heavy enemy mortar, small arms, and automatic weapons fire, inflicting numerous friendly casualties. Corporal O’Grady, with utter disregard for his personal safety, constantly exposed himself to enemy observation and fire while rendering medical aid to the wounded. When evacuation of seriously wounded men was necessary, Corporal O’Grady personally carried them to positions of safety where adequate medical attention was administered. He continued in this manner until he was seriously wounded by an enemy round and had to be evacuated. The gallantry and devotion to duty and comrades demonstrated by Corporal O’Grady reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 598, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 12 October 1951
Home of Record:  Michigan

OLSEN, DAVID J. (also spelled OLSON in the citation)
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 23 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 Private First Class David J. Olsen, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 23 October 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date Private Olson was an aidman attached to a rifle company which was in defensive positions being subjected to the fanatical attacks of a numerically superior enemy force. On numerous occasions he left his position of comparative safety and braved the enemy fire to administer aid to his wounded comrades. During this action Private Olson observed a comrade lying in a position completely exposed to hostile observation and fire. Fully realizing the risk involved, he advanced across the hazardous terrain to the side of his comrade and then daringly carried him through the hail of enemy fire to safety. His selfless devotion to duty and his valiant efforts were responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Olson on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 775, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 27 November 1951
Home of Record:  California

O’NEIL, WILLIAM
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 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 Corporal William O’Neil, 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 May 1951 in the vicinity of Chunchon, Korea. Corporal O’Neil was attached to Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, as a medical aid man. On that day he was with a platoon patrol that was unexpectedly attacked by a company size enemy force. During the intense firefight Corporal O’Neil noticed a rifleman who had twisted his ankle and needed medical aid. Disregarding personal safety he rushed through intense enemy fire to the man’s side rendered first aid and carried him to safety. When he saw an automatic rifleman who had passed out in an exposed position, he again disregarded the deadly enemy fire, rushed to the wounded man and carried him to safety. He then seized the fallen man’s automatic rifle and moved into the line, where he engaged the enemy and inflicted numerous casualties upon them. The gallantry displayed by Corporal O’Neil reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 220, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 25 June 1951
Home of Record:  Massachusetts

OSGOOD, LEROY G.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 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 Private First Class Leroy G. Osgood., Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 9 September 1951 in the vicinity of Tumil-Li, Korea. On that date, Private Osgood was a medical aid man assigned to a unit which had the mission of locating and evacuating a wounded soldier known to be lying in a heavily mined sector. The stricken rifleman’s cries for assistance led the medical aid men to his immediate area. Upon noticing the aid men, the wounded soldier shouted warnings of the presence of mines all about him. Undaunted by the dangers involved, Private Osgood unhesitatingly advanced over the hazardous terrain in an attempt to reach his wounded comrade. In doing so he was wounded as the result of a mine explosion. In knowingly risking his own life in order that he might aid a fellow soldier, Private Osgood demonstrated the highest degree of courage and devotion to duty. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Osgood on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 689, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 November 1951
Home of Record:  Missouri

OVERHOLT, EDWIN L.
Captain, U.S. Army
Medical Corps
Date of Action:  5 – 7 July 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 and Department of the Army message, 10 July 1950, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to the following named officer: Captain Edwin L. Overholt. 060030, Medical Corps, United States Army, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry in action at Osan and Ansong, Korea, during the period 5 July to 7 July 1950. Working in rugged mountainous terrain with improvised facilities, hampered by rain and under constant enemy fire. Captain Overholt undoubtedly saved the lives of many wounded soldiers. In all instances his car of battlefield casualties was characterized by exceptional skill, calmness and deep personal concern without regard for his own comfort and safety. When forced to withdraw from Osan Hill, Captain Overholt assisted in carrying the wounded over mountainous terrain for a distance of approximately forty miles. During this journey, he remained behind with several litter cases who could not be carried further, satisfying himself that every possible aid had been given to each of the wounded men before he rejoined the unit. Immediately upon reaching Ansong, Captain Overholt, without food or rest, assisted with an emergency operation on an American soldier; and then he undertook to treat the wounded men of a unit that had lost its surgeon in combat. Captain Overholt’s professional skill and selfless devotion in caring for the wounded with complete disregard for the hazards of battle exemplify conduct that is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order 6, General Headquarters Far East Command, 11 January 1951
Home of Record: Iowa

PACHECO, RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ
Corporal, U.S. Army
65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 21 February 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 Rafael Rodriguez-Pacheco (ASN: RA-30431299), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 21 February 1951, Corporal Rodriguez-Pacheco was attached to a platoon which came under heavy enemy fire near the Han River, Korea. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he exposed himself to the heavy enemy fire to go from man to man giving first aid. Corporal Rodriguez-Pacheco was wounded in the right arm but refused to stop and have his wound dressed until he had given first aid to all the others. The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Rodriguez-Pacheco reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 166 (29 April 1952)
Home of Record: Puerto Rico

*PAPADEMETRIOU, JOHN C.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 12 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 Private First Class John C. Papademetriou, 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 12 May 1951 in the vicinity of Ankyon-ni, Korea. On that day he was an aid man attached to a rifle company attacking well entrenched enemy forces on Hill 699. Private Papademetriou left his position of comparative safety on three occasions and braved the deadly enemy fire to administer first aid to wounded comrades. Upon hearing that a seriously wounded man had fallen in an exposed position, he immediately dashed to the soldier’s side and started dressing his wounds. While attempting to move his comrade to safety, he was mortally wounded by a burst of enemy automatic weapons fire. Private Papademetriou’s gallantry and devotion to his comrades reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 220, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 26 June 1951
Home of Record:  Illinois

PAPPAS, JOHN P.
Master Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Clearing Company, 2d Medical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 23 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 Master Sergeant John P. Pappas (then Sergeant), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Clearing Company, 2d Medical Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 23 December 1950 in the vicinity of Sinbul-san, Korea. On that date Sergeant Pappas was attached to a unit of the Republic of Korea Army. The unit was assigned the mission of destroying an enemy guerilla band disrupting the main supply route from Pusan northward. During the attack the commanding officer was killed, causing disorganization among the men. Sergeant Pappas with complete disregard for his own safety exposed himself to intense enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire to reorganize the unit to lead the attack in a successful completion of the mission. Through intense enemy fire Sergeant Pappas moved about directing medical care and the evacuation of the wounded. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Pappas reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 349, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 23 July 1951
Home of Record: Ohio

PASCHALL, CLENT D.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 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 Private First Class Clent D. Paschall, 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 18 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kuhmul-gol, Korea. On that date Private Paschall was an aidman attached to the 81mm mortar platoon of Company H. As the platoon advanced slowly up the rugged slope of a hill, it came under intense enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire from a well-entrenched enemy force. As the assault continued Private Paschall noticed a comrade severely wounded. Disregarding his personal safety, he left his position of cover and exposed himself to the enemy fire as he rushed to the aid of the man. After administering first aid, he carried the man to a safe position. He again exposed himself to the enemy fire to aid another wounded man to safety. This action by Private Paschall enabled the wounded men to be evacuated and contributed materially to saving their lives. The gallantry displayed by Private Paschall 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:  Tennessee

PATTERSON, JAMES M.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U. S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 September 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 James M. Patterson, Army Medical Service, Army of the United States, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 9 September 1951 n the vicinity of Tumil-li, Korea. On that date Sergeant Patterson was a medical aidman attached to a unit which had the mission of evacuating a wounded comrade lying in a mine field. Undaunted by the danger involved, Sergeant Patterson, crossed the hazardous terrain to the side of the wounded man, who by now was bleeding profusely from a leg wound. By immediately applying a tourniquet to the leg the potentially fatal hemorrhage was placed under control. During this action several other medical aidmen in an attempt to advance and assist Sergeant Patterson were seriously wounded by a mine explosion. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Patterson left his position to assist his comrades, but in doing so stepped on a mine himself and was seriously wounded. The selfless devotion to his comrades and gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Patterson on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 720, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 15 November 1951
Home of Record:  Pennsylvania

PEPIN, DANIEL F.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 7 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 posthumously to Corporal Daniel F. Pepin, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 7 January 1951 in the vicinity of Wonju, Korea. On the morning of that date he was attached as a medical aid man to a battalion command post which was under attack by a large enemy force. During the attack he voluntarily left the safety of the aid station building and ran through heavy hostile small arms and grenade fire to aid a wounded man. At this time he was wounded by exploding hand grenades, but disregarded his wound and carried his comrade into the aid station. Later, he volunteered to evacuate the wounded from the area by litter jeep. Despite the heavy enemy fire, he succeeded in reaching the battalion rear aid station, where the wounded were treated. The gallantry displayed by Corporal Pepin reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 79, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 11 April 1951
Home of Record: Maine

PETTIGREW, ROY L.
Private First Class, 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 Private First Class Roy L. Pettigrew, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 25 May 1951 in the vicinity of Amdol-tong, Korea. On that date Private Pettigrew was attached to a rifle company as an aidman. The company was engaged in a fierce firefight with enemy forces defending a hill. Hearing a cry for help from the forward slope of the hill, he unhesitatingly made his way through intense enemy small arms and mortar fire to the side of the wounded men and gave him first aid. Still under intense enemy fire, he then attempted to evacuate the wounded man, with the aid of a comrade. Private Pettigrew, seeing that the enemy were fast approaching him, turned and fought furiously while his comrade evacuated the wounded man. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Pettigrew reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Orders number 353, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 24 July 1951
Home of record: Mississippi

PICKARD, IRVIN L.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 31 July 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 Private First Class Irvin L. Pickard, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company (attached to Company A), 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 31 July 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. On that date, Private Pickard was serving in the capacity of a medical aidman for a unit which was holding a vital position on Hill 266, known as “OLD BALDY”. The enemy unleashed a devastating barrage of artillery and mortar fire, which inflicted many casualties upon the friendly unit. Private Pickard, with complete disregard for personal safety, moved across the heavily shelled terrain, giving medical attention to the wounded. He remained in this exposed position, tending to and providing for his comrades until they were all safely evacuated. The extraordinary gallantry displayed by Private Pickard reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 354, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 October 1952
Home of Record: California

PIERCE, JOHN W.
Private, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 14 February 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 John W. Pierce, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of 2nd Medical Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 14 February 1951 in the vicinity of Chaum-ni, Korea. On that date the 2d Reconnaissance Company and Company L, 9th Infantry Regiment had the mission of establishing blocking positions at a road junction. The perimeter was attacked by approximately 1000 enemy armed with small arms, automatic weapons, and mortars. Private Pierce, a medical aidman attached to the 2d Reconnaissance Company, left his position of comparative safety to administer first aid to several wounded men who were on an outpost outside of the perimeter. Under intense hostile fire he treated the wounded and urged the slightly wounded to assist the critically wounded. Private Pierce organized a loading party of slightly wounded men and directed the loading of the wounded onto the vehicles. During the withdrawal he drove a jeep loaded with wounded through two miles of intense fire from enemy positions on both sides of the road until the jeep was disabled by enemy action. Stopping another jeep he loaded the living wounded on it, thus saving many lives. The calmness, courage, and gallantry displayed by Private Pierce reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 332, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 21 July 1951
Home of Record: Michigan

PLESSIS, JOSEPH H.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 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 Private First Class Joseph H. Plessis, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 9 September 1951 in the vicinity of Tumil-li, Korea. On that date Private Plessis was a medical aidman attached to a unit which had the mission of locating and evacuating a wounded soldier who was known to be lying in a heavily mined sector. The wounded rifleman’s cries for assistance led the medical aidmen to his immediate area. Upon noticing the aidmen, the wounded soldier shouted warnings of the presence of mines all about him. Undaunted by the danger involved, Private Plessis unhesitatingly advance over the hazardous terrain in an attempt to reach his wounded comrade. In doing so he was wounded as the result of a mine explosion. In knowingly risking his own life in order that he might aid a fellow soldier, Private Plessis demonstrated the highest degree of courage and devotion to duty. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Plessis on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 768, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 26 November 1951
Home of Record:  Maine

PROTTAS, SOLOMAN W.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 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 Sergeant Soloman W. Prottas, 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 9 September 1951 in the vicinity of Pia-ri, Korea. On this date Sergeant Prottas and other medical aid men were administering aid to the wounded when the entire area was subjected to constant enemy artillery and mortar fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Prottas continued assisting the wounded men and at times shielded his patient by covering him with his own body, thus keeping the wounded man free from shrapnel. The leadership and extraordinary courage displayed by Sergeant Prottas instilled into his men courage to face the enemy fire so that their wounded comrades were safely evacuated to positions of safety. The gallantry in action demonstrated by Sergeant Prottas reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 614, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 19 October 1951
Home of Record:  Washington

RAMIREZ, FRANK
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd 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 Corporal Frank Ramirez, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 9 September 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On this date Corporal Ramirez, an aidman, was attached to a friendly unit during its assault against the well-fortified enemy positions on Hill 931. During the ensuing action, Corporal Ramirez observed a wounded comrade lying helpless in a forward position under intense hostile fire. Without hesitating, he left his covered emplacement and proceeded over the fire swept area to the wounded man. In the course of this act, he was painfully wounded but, completely ignoring his own safety, tenaciously continued on. Upon reaching his destination, Corporal Ramirez immediately administered first aid to his comrade and, after placing him in a defilade position, fearlessly crossed the hazardous terrain to secure a litter team for the evacuation of his comrade. Corporal Ramirez’s example of individual bravery instilled confidence and security among the friendly soldiers and aided immeasurably to the success of their operation on Heartbreak Ridge. The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal Ramirez will live forever in the hearts of his comrades.
General Orders: General Order number 82, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 10 February 1952
Home of Record: California

RAMOS, RALPH (POW from 23 Apr 1951 - 31 Aug 1953)
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 5th Infantry Regiment attached to 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 18 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 Ralph Ramos, a member of Medical Company, 5th Infantry Regiment attached to 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Waogwan, Korea on 18 September 1950.  Corporal Ramos, an aid man, was advancing with an infantry rifle platoon when enemy fire inflicted a large number of casualties among the men of the platoon.  Corporal Ramos, hit by fragments from an enemy grenade, was among the first to be wounded, but refused to return to a rear position form treatment.  He continued to treat the wounded in the front line positions until he was wounded a second time.  When he reached a rear position, he discovered that all other aid men had been wounded and evacuated and that he alone was the only aid man available.  He then refused to be evacuated further and remained in the rear position treating the ever increasing number of casualties until other aid men became available.  Corporal Ramos’ actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 173, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division
Home of Record: Colorado

RAPINE, LONNIS D.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 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 Lonnis D. Rapine, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 9 September 1951 in the vicinity of Tumil-li, Korea.  On that date Corporal Rapine was a medical aidman attached to a unit which had the mission of locating and evacuating a wounded soldier who was known to be lying in a heavily mined sector.  The wounded rifleman’s cries for assistance led the medical aidmen to his immediate area.  Upon noticing the aidman, the fallen soldier shouted warnings of the presence of mines all about him.  Undaunted by the danger involved, Corporal Rapine, unhesitatingly advanced over the hazardous terrain in an attempt to reach his wounded comrade.  In doing so, he was wounded as the result of a mine explosion.  In knowingly risking his own life in order that he might aid a fellow soldier, Corporal Rapine demonstrated the highest degree of courage and devotion to duty.  The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Rapine on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 769, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 26 November 1951
Home of Record:  Illinois

REED, THEODORE J.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 November 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 Theodore J. Reed (then Corporal), 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 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kujang-dong, Korea.  Sergeant Reed was an aidman with an engineer company which had been committed as infantry and was under heavy attack.  He exposed himself to the intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, mortar and artillery fire to treat several wounded men.  He aided in the removal of four seriously wounded men to another company’s area.  Disregarding orders to remain behind he served as an ammunition bearer for a machine gun section which supported a successful counterattack to regain high ground.  Due to lack of ammunition, after nearly seven hours of continuous fighting, the company was forced to withdraw.  Sergeant Reed remained behind alone to treat a wounded soldier, but while he was giving treatment the wounded soldier was shot through the head and killed.  He hid beneath the bodies of two of his comrades for the remainder of the night.  In the morning he rejoined the company after bayoneting an enemy officer who tried to stop his escape.  Immediately after joining the company, he volunteered to join a patrol to seek out wounded men of his unit.  The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Reed reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 258, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 3 July 1951
Home of Record:  West Virginia

RHODES, EDMOND A..
First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 12 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 contained in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to First Lieutenant Edmond A. Rhodes, (then Second Lieutenant), 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 12 February 1951 in the vicinity of Hoengsong, Korea.  On this date friendly troops were under a vicious attack by a numerically superior and fanatically determined enemy force. Lieutenant Rhodes, attached to the 3d Battalion aid station, displayed outstanding courage in aiding and evacuating the wounded under heavy enemy fire.  Two aidmen starting out to give aid to the wounded were pinned down by enemy fire.  Lieutenant Rhodes, seeing this, crossed the hazardous terrain and personally administered aid to the wounded.  Later when the unit was ordered to move, Lieutenant Rhodes stopped all passing vehicles and loaded the wounded on them.  Only after all of the wounded had been treated and evacuated did Lieutenant Rhodes leave.  The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Rhodes reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 866, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 19 December 1951
Home of Record:  Oklahoma

RIDDLE, MARVIN
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Ambulance Company, 2nd Medical 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 Private First Class Marvin Riddle, United States Army, a member of Ambulance Company, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea.  Elements of the 2nd Infantry Division in the vicinity of Kunu-ri were ambushed by a numerically superior hostile force and numerous casualties were sustained.  Heedless of the heavy enemy barrage of machine gun and rifle fire, Private Riddle, while evacuating wounded soldiers in his ambulance administered first-aid to wounded soldiers along the road and continued his evacuation.  Despite the loss of his assistant driver who was mortally wounded by enemy machine gun fire, and a disabled tire wheel on his vehicle caused by a direct hit by hostile fire, Private Riddle continued his duties and safely evacuated all wounded to safety.  Private Riddle’s courage, determination, and selfless devotion to duty reflects the highest credit upon himself and the Army Medical Service.
General Orders:  General Order number 157, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 15 June 1951
Home of Record:  Ohio

ROBERTS, JAMES T.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, attached to Company I, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 14 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 Corporal James T. Roberts, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, attached to Company I, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 14 September 1950 near Shindo, Korea. While attached to an infantry company that was attacking a heavily defended enemy position, Corporal Roberts, a medical aid man, was wounded in the left arm by a fragment from an enemy hand grenade. Disregarding the severe pain of his wound and the loss of use of his left arm, Corporal Roberts refused to be evacuated but, bandaging his arm, moved fearlessly through the heavy concentration of enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire to render emergency medical treatment and evacuate the wounded. Corporal Roberts’ courageous and selfless actions, despite personal wounds, were responsible for saving the lives of several men and enabled others to remain in the attack. His gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 160, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 1950
Home of Record:  North Carolina

ROMANO, FLORENTINO V.
SGT, U.S. Army
Company A, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 25 April 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 Florentino V. Romano (ASN: RA-10733902), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company A, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Hagngye, Korea, on 25 April 1951. Advancing up a narrow, mountainous draw, Sergeant Romano's company encountered withering fire from both flanks, which halted the advance. During this action, he constantly braved vicious, hostile fire when moving among forward elements shouting words of encouragement and aiding and evacuating the wounded. Later, when the company was ordered to withdraw, he repeatedly traversed the fire-swept area searching for and bringing stricken comrades to safety. Sergeant Romano's calm demeanor and steadying influence bolstered morale, contributed significantly to the orderly withdrawal of the troops, and, through his vigilance and selfless concern, approximately 20 wounded were evacuated to safety. Sergeant Romano's courageous actions reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: Department of the Army: General Orders No. 102 (November 27, 1951)

ROSENBERGER, JAMES H.
Private First Class, 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 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 James H. Rosenberger, 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 2 June 1951 in the vicinity of Inje, Korea.  On that day he was attached as aidman to a rifle company attacking enemy positions on Hill 568.  When the intense enemy fire caused several casualties, Private Rosenberger, with complete disregard for personal safety and thinking only of his wounded comrades, fearlessly exposed himself to treat and evacuate the wounded men.  During this action he was painfully wounded by the intense enemy fire.  Disregarding his own wound, he continued to expose himself until all the wounded men were treated and evacuated.  Only then did he allow his own wounds to be treated.  Private Rosenberger’s gallantry and devotion to his comrades reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. 
General Orders:  General Order number 271, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 July 1951
Home of Record:  Oregon

SCHATZ, RICHARD M.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd 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 Richard M. Schatz, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 10 March 1951 in the vicinity of Kapch’on-ni, Korea.  On that date he was a medical aid man attached to a rifle platoon which had the mission of securing high ground.  As the platoon advanced, it came under a hail of enemy mortar fire which wounded nine of its members.  With complete disregard for his personal safety, Corporal Schatz immediately dashed forward to aid the wounded men, and while administering first aid, he was wounded by intense enemy small arms fire.  Only after he had completed administering first aid to the wounded, did he allow himself to be evacuated.  His courageous actions were responsible for saving several lives.  The gallant conduct of Corporal Schatz reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 215, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 24 June 1951
Home of Record:  North Dakota

SCHOFIELD, EUGENE
CPL, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 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 Eugene Schofield, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action at Pohang-dong, Korea, on 2 September 1950. During an attack, Corporal Schofield's company was held up by heavy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire, from an enemy strongpoint, and suffered numerous casualties. Because of the extremely mountainous terrain, it was impossible to remove the wounded. On hearing of the situation, Corporal Schofield unhesitatingly advanced over 300 yards through a hail of withering fire to minister to his fallen comrades. Unable to move the wounded, he remained with them in an exposed position covered by enemy fire throughout the day. Under cover of darkness he led three separate litter parties into the area, directing the evacuation of the wounded. Corporal Schofield'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: Brooklyn, New York

SCOLES, PETER S.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 29 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 Captain Peter S. Scoles, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 29 September 1950 near Pyongtack, Korea. While attached to an infantry company defending the city of Pyongtack against an enemy attack, Captain Scoles, a medical officer, was wounded in the left arm by shrapnel from an enemy tank cannon. Disregarding the severe pain of his wound, Captain Scoles, a medical officer, was wounded in the left arm by shrapnel from an enemy tank cannon. Disregarding the severe pain of his wound, Captain Scoles refused to be evacuated and fearlessly moved through enemy cannon and machine gun fire to render emergency medical treatment and direct the evacuation of the wounded. Captain Scoles’ courageous and selfless actions, despite personal wounds, were responsible for saving the lives of several men and greatly inspired other to successfully defend the city. Captain Scoles’ gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 161, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 1950
Home of Record:  New Jersey

SEARS, CARL D.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 1 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 Carl D. Sears, 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 1 September 1950 near Changnyong, Korea.  During the early morning hours of this date he was attached to an infantry company as an aid man.  When the enemy attacked with numerically superior forces, surrounding a platoon, enemy machine gun fire and hand grenades caused many casualties.  Corporal Sears responded to the call for aid despite the direct fire of the enemy and went from position to position, helping the wounded.  Later on that morning, a patrol was organized to evacuate the casualties to the battalion aid station and Corporal Sears was placed in charge of four litter cases.  Enroute to the aid station he and his four wounded men were separated from the patrol and surrounded by the enemy.  In the face of this apparently hopeless situation, he fought off the enemy long enough to gain the protection of a large draw on the side of the hill for his wounded men.  Corporal Sears carried one of the wounded men on his back for a distance of approximately three miles, even though he was under constant enemy fire, and pinned down several times by close-in machine gun fire.  The gallantry displayed by Corporal Sears on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Order:  General Order number 87, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 5 November 1950
Home of Record:  Kentucky

*SELLERS, HAROLD G.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 October 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 posthumously to Private First Class Harold G. Sellers, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 26 October 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date, Private Sellers, a medical aidman attached to Company “I”, 9th Infantry Regiment, was accompanying a rescue patrol into enemy territory to bring back wounded members of a friendly patrol. The area in which the wounded men were lost was a mine field, and Private Sellers, with complete disregard for personal safety, moved into the hazardous area in an attempt to bring out the wounded men. As he made his way through the area, he stepped upon a mine, detonating it and receiving mortal wounds. Private Sellers exhibited extreme courage and bravery above and beyond the call of duty as he made the supreme sacrifice in an effort to accomplish his deeds of mercy in the rescue of the wounded. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Sellers reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 477, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 5 December 1952
Home of Record: Tennessee

SHERRON, HOWARD
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 8th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 21 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 Howard Sherron, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 8th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 21 September 1950 near Tabu-Dong, Korea. A platoon of Company C, while on a mission of sweeping a read for enemy mines, suddenly started to receive heavy enemy mortar and sniper fire, forcing them to disperse to the shelter afforded by the ridges and embankments along the sides of the road. Sergeant Sherron, the medical aidman on this mission, noticed that one of the mine sweeping crew had been wounded and was lying exposed to enemy fire. With total disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Sherron left his sheltered position and ran across the open area to the wounded man, whom he found suffering from head and face wounds and in a state of unconsciousness. Lifting the wounded man to his feet and sheltering him with his own body, Sergeant Sherron half carried and half dragged him through the enemy fire to a place of shelter forty feet away. He immediately administered first aid and prepared the man for evacuation. This courageous and heroic action on the part of Sergeant Sherron saved the man’s life. His gallant action reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 158, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 1950
Home of Record:  Florida

SIMMONS, JOSEPH W.
Sergeant, 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 to Sergeant Joseph W. Simmons, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 6 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea.  On that date Sergeant Simmons was assigned as aid man for a rifle platoon.  During an attack against hostile positions, in which enemy mortar and small arms fire was extremely heavy, Sergeant Simmons voluntarily went to the aid of men of an adjacent platoon.  While exposing himself thus to the enemy fire, he was wounded by shrapnel.  Completely disregarding his own wound, he continued to give aid to our wounded and helped to evacuate them to the rear.  Though he was in great pain and was losing much blood, he refused to be evacuated until all of the wounded had been cared for and removed.  After all our wounded had been given first aid and had been evacuated, Sergeant Simmons allowed himself to be treated.  The gallantry and devotion to comrades displayed by Sergeant Simmons reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 8, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 9 January 1951
Home of Record:  Ohio

SNELL, MAYNARD J.
Captain, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 1 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 Captain Maynard J. Snell, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 1 December 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-Ri, Korea. On that date a battalion of his regiment was the advance guard for the regimental attack against a strong enemy roadblock. During its advance the battalion was caught in a position in which it received intense enemy fire from both flanks. Captain Snell, who was in charge of the battalion aid station, made numerous trips to aid the wounded and to evacuate many casualties while under heavy and continuous hostile fire. Displaying complete indifference for his safety he made his way to the leading elements of the attacking column giving aid and comfort to the wounded.  Throughout the battalion's advance through the fire swept roadblock, he was ever present where the fighting was fiercest, rendering treatment and recovering our wounded. His untiring efforts and selfless devotion to duty resulted in saving the lives of several seriously wounded soldiers.  The gallantry displayed by Captain Snell reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 6, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 7 January 1951
Home of Record: Vermont

SORICK, JOHN OSCAR
Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 31 July 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President of the United States, 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 enlisted man: Sergeant First Class John Oscar Sorick, a member of Medical Company, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry), displayed gallantry in action near Kumchon, Korea, on 31 July 1950.  The enemy was attempting to capture the city of Kumchon, Korea where Sergeant Sorick’s unit was engaged in the treatment and evacuation of the wounded. While under fire from enemy mortar and small arms fire, Sergeant Sorick repeatedly exposed himself in order to move from one wounded man to another, administering plasma and otherwise treating the wounded.  Sergeant Sorick, after treating and evacuating many patients was wounded himself in the face, arm and leg by enemy mortar shell fragments. Sergeant Sorick’s gallant conduct reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Orders number 65, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry), 21 August 1950
Home of Record: California

STEINKE, FRED C. (MIA)
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 March 1953
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 Fred C. Steinke, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 5 March 1953 in the vicinity of Um-Dong, North Korea. Private Steinke, an aid man, was accompanying a patrol from Company “E”, 9th Infantry Regiment, when contact was made with a much larger enemy force. A vicious fire fight followed, during which the officer in charge of the patrol was critically wounded. Although the enemy was overrunning the position where the wounded officer lay, Private Steinke, completely disregarding his own personal safety, advanced into the face of the enemy in order to aid the wounded man. When last seen, he was treating the wounded officer as the Chinese were advancing all around them. The outstanding gallantry and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Private Steinke reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 200, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 10 June 1953
Home of Record: California

STERNS, JAMES W.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 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 James W. Sterns, 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 18 May 1951 in the vicinity of Hangye, Korea.  On that date he was attached to a battalion aid station which along with the rest of the battalion was completely surrounded by a numerically superior enemy force.  He was ordered to withdraw through an enemy roadblock, under heavy sniper and machine gun fire, when the convoy was stopped due to the lead tank being disabled.  With complete disregard for his personal safety, he removed the patients from the litter jeep to a sheltered position and continued firing at the enemy.  When the order was given to resume the march, Sergeant Sterns unloaded the patients and helped them to safety across the river.  The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Sterns 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:  Illinois

SUSZKO, GEORGE D. (AKA SUSKO)
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 April 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 Master Sergeant George D. Suszko, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 9 April 1951 in the vicinity of Hwachon Reservoir, Korea. On that date, Sergeant Susko was a medical aid man assigned to an infantry platoon which was advancing toward the Hwachon Reservoir. During the ensuing action when intense enemy fire pinned down the platoon, wounding the lead scout, Sergeant Suszko unhesitatingly exposed himself to enemy fire to aid the wounded man and evacuated him to safety. When the platoon was forced to withdraw due to numerically superior enemy force, a severely wounded man was left behind. Sergeant Suszko once again, disregarding hostile fire, made his way to the wounded man and carried him to the safety of friendly lines. The gallantry and outstanding devotion to duty and comrades displayed by Sergeant Suszko on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 613, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 19 October 1951
Home of Record: Wyoming

TANNER, JAMES K.
Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 2nd Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 11 June 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 James K. Tanner (ASN: RA-14459432), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company F, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On the afternoon of 10 June and during the early morning hours of 11 June 1953, Private Tanner was with Company F in an attack on Hill 412 in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. While under constant enemy fire, he administered aid to the wounded and prepared them for evacuation. During the battle, he went to the aid of a friendly Korean soldier lying wounded in a cave subjected to intense sniper fire. Still under enemy fire, he carried the wounded man to a relatively sheltered position and with the aid of a litter bearer prepared to evacuate him. When the litter bearer was wounded, Private Tanner remained with both men to administer first aid until further assistance could be brought from the line. With the coming of darkness, the area became the target of friendly and enemy fire. Throughout the night, fire raked the position in increasing intensity and his position was under the observation of a hostile machine gun crew which had set up its weapon directly above him on the ridge. Prior to dawn, the Korean soldier died despite Private Tanner's efforts. With the coming of dawn, he dragged the wounded man toward friendly lines for approximately 1000 yards until, completely exhausted, he had to go on alone to secure aid. He then returned and directed the evacuation for the remaining distance, resting only when assured the wounded man was readied for removal to the hospital. Private Tanner's outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 231 (6 July 1953)
Home of Record: Georgia

*THERKELSEN, DONALD A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 17 July 1953
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 Donald A. Therkelsen (ASN: US-55238398), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company B, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. During the morning and afternoon of 17 July 1953, in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea, Company B assaulted enemy held Hill 433 and, in the ensuing firefight, sustained many casualties. Observing the wounded attackers lying exposed to the enemy fire, Private Therkelsen courageously moved from casualty to casualty, administering medical aid and removing them to sheltered positions. He repeatedly returned to aid the wounded men, despite the intense enemy fire, and was greatly responsible for saving the lives of several United Nations personnel. Private Therkelsen was last seen valiantly advancing into an area under heavy enemy bombardment in an attempt to assist a wounded comrade. Private Therkelsen's outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 1 (1 Jan 1954)
Home of Record: Illinois

THOMPSON, ALBERT S.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 30 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 Corporal Albert S. Thompson, 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 30 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea.  On this date, during an attack on strategic enemy held positions, Company E met heavy enemy resistance, resulting in numerous friendly casualties.  Corporal Thompson, a medical aid man, disregarding the intense hostile fire, administered aid to his wounded comrades and assisted in their evacuation.  In the face of an enemy counterattack Corporal Thompson took it upon himself to warn advancing units of the trap they were walking into.  Returning to the wounded, he took up arms and provided covering fire until they had reached positions of safety.  His courage and initiative were directly responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades.  The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Thompson on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. 
General Orders:  General Order number 653, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 31 October 1951
Home of Record:  Pennsylvania

*VIOLETTE, JOSEPH C. D.
CPL, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 November 1951
Citation:
Corporal Joseph C.D. Violette, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 31st Infantry, distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Mundung-ni, Korea, on 6 November 1951. On this date, Corporal Violette was a medical aid man for Tank Company which was on a patrol. Early in the patrol, the lead tank was struck and disabled by enemy anti-tank fire. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Corporal Violette immediately came forward through an enemy mine field in a light vehicle (M-39 Personnel Carrier). Upon his arrival at the burning tank, Corporal Violette dismounted and under a hail of enemy anti-tank, mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire, personally supervised and aided in the removing of an unconscious man from the turret of the enflamed tank. Without thought for his own safety, he remained exposed to the intense enemy fire until he had loaded the wounded on the M-39. As the M-39 was returning to friendly lines, the vehicle hit an enemy mine and over-turned. Corporal Violette had saved the lives of the men trapped in the burning tank, but sacrificed his own, as he was mortally injured in the overturning of the evacuation vehicle. The gallantry displayed by Corporal Violette reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service. Entered the Federal Service from the State of Maine.
General Orders No. 532, 18 December 1951, HQ, 7th Infantry Division
Home of Record: Maine

*VREELAND, JAMES C.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 20 and 21 September 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 posthumously to Private First Class James C. Vreeland, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by outstanding gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 20 and 21 September 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. On those dates Private Vreeland was serving as a Medical Aid Man with Company “G”, 38th Infantry Regiment, engaged in the assault upon a strategic hill held by a strong enemy force. During the initial conflict, Private Vreeland, displaying outstanding courage and untiring effort, continually exposed himself as he moved from position to position administering first aid that undoubtedly saved many lives. As the savage battle neared its peak, the enemy began saturating the area with grenades. One of these barrages was directed upon a machine gun emplacement and as a result of the close proximity of the explosions the machine gun crew suffered heavy casualties. Upon hearing their cries for help, Private Vreeland, with complete disregard for personal safety, crossed the hazardous terrain to the gun position and began administering first aid to the wounded. Before he could begin their evacuation, however, another hail of enemy grenades landed in the position, mortally wounding all of its occupants. Private Vreeland met danger without fear while performing his mission of mercy and unhesitatingly sacrificed his life in a valorous attempt to save the lives of others. His consummate devotion to duty and outstanding gallantry in action reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 33, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 28 January 1953
Home of Record: Minnesota

WAEM, RICHARD L.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 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 for gallantry in action is awarded to Private First Class Richard L. Waem, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 28 May 1951 near Ipyong-ni, Korea.  On this occasion he was with Company B, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, when that unit was proceeding in convoy.  The convoy was attacked by enemy forces and friendly units suffered many casualties.  Private Waem immediately went to the aid of the wounded.  The enemy kept the road and surrounding ditches under intense fire but despite the hail of bullets, he calmly went from wounded to wounded administering aid.  He placed them in defilade positions and carried some to the shelter of a ruined house.  When he did this he became separated from friendly forces and had to cross open ground in order to rejoin his unit.  His heroic example reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. 
General Orders:  General Order number 185, Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, 17 June 1951
Home of Record:  Michigan

WALLACE, JACK E.
Sergeant, 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 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 Jack E. Wallace, 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 2 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea.  On that date he was a medical aid man attached to Service Company, 23d Infantry Regiment.  During a heavy enemy artillery and mortar barrage, he was wounded.  In spite of his wounds, Sergeant Wallace left his covered position and went to the aid of the wounded, evacuating them to safety.  With complete disregard for his personal safety and under enemy fire, he continued to evacuate the wounded until all were in safe positions.  His heroic actions in the face of enemy fire were instrumental in saving the lives of many men.  The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Wallace on this occasion 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:  Michigan

WHITT, JOHN JR.
Private First Class, 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 Private First Class John Whitt Jr., 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 Mandeau-san, Korea.  On this date while setting up a defensive perimeter, elements of Company L were counterattacked by a numerically superior and determined hostile force.  During the ensuing action the intense hostile fire inflicted numerous friendly casualties.  With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private Whitt braved the intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar fire to render first aid to many wounded men.  He fearlessly continued in this manner until all of his wounded comrades were cared for and evacuated to safety.  As a result of his courageous actions, many lives were saved and the morale of the men of his unit was raised to such heights that they retained their positions.  The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Private Whitt on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders:  General Order number 842, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 10 December 1951
Home of Record:  Michigan

WILLS, WILLIAM L.
Second Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 through 29 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 Second Lieutenant William L. Wills, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action on 27 through 29 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea.  On these dates Lieutenant Wills established his aid station in an area that was still being subjected to enemy mortar and probing patrols.  Disregarding the handicap of working under extremely hazardous conditions, he continuously exposed himself to the enemy fire in order to render medical treatment to the large number of casualties being evacuated to him.  Despite the fact that the area was being probed, and his flanks were exposed, Lieutenant Wills remained in his position, completely disregarding his own safety.  His act of bravery expedited both treatment and evacuation of the wounded men, thereby saving lives that might otherwise have been lost, and instilled a feeling of confidence in the command.  The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Wills on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. 
General Orders:  General Order number 772, headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 26 November 1951
Home of Record:  Virginia

WINNER, JAMES L
SGT, U.S. Army
8th Cavalry Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 3-5 September 1950
Synopsis:
Sergeant James L. Winner (ASN: RA-17258045), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty as a Medical Aidman with the 8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, from 3 to 5 September 1950 in Kashan, Korea. While his division was withdrawing from enemy fire, Sergeant Winner was assisting two casualties up a hill when he left them temporarily to aid other casualties. He returned to the first two and saved the life of one man who requested he be left behind. In the Walled City engagement, as the only Aid man for two companies, he moved back and forth over 300 yards of enemy territory under heavy fire to give first aid and help evacuate many casualties.
Home of record: Davenport, Iowa

YEAKEY, ALBERT W.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division
Dates of Action: 5 and 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 Albert W. Yeakey, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Medical Company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. On 5 and 6 September 1950 near Hoeman, Korea, the unit which Sergeant Yeakey served as aidman was subjected to repeated fanatic hostile attacks which cut off supply routes. Having set up an emergency aid station within the perimeter, he moved about the area, heedless of the intense hostile action, to render first aid and remove wounded to the aid station. By his expert care and bold courage, he saved numerous lives. Sergeant Yeakey's valorous devotion to duty and notable professional skill reflect great credit on himself and the Army Medical Service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 449 (November 29, 1950)
Home of Record: Iowa

*YETSKO, CHARLES R.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment,  3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 May 1953
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 Charles R. Yetsko (ASN: US-52219316), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. During the early morning hours of 16 May 1953, a concentration of hostile mortar and artillery fire landed on a friendly ammunition supply point and adjacent bunker at the base of Outpost Harry, in the vicinity of Songnae-dong, Korea. Several men, who were in the area, became casualties from the shell bursts. Private Yetsko, a medical aid man, voluntarily moved from his position on the main line of resistance through the intense shelling to give aid and evacuate these men. He returned twice to bring the wounded men to the comparative safety of the friendly lines. In an effort to speed up the evacuation of the remaining casualties, he drove a litter truck to the shelled area. While he was preparing a casualty to be placed in the truck, a mortar round came in. Private Yetsco immediately threw himself on the man in an effort to protect him from further injury. As a result of this courageous act, private Yetsco was mortally wounded by the impact of the exploding round. Private Yetsco's outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military
General Orders: Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division, GO No 179, 11 June 1953
Home of Record: Maryland

YEUST, CARL W.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 24 May 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 [then Private First Class] Carl Yeust (ASN: US-56094236), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Medical Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, action near Kunja-ri, Korea, on 24 May 1951. On this date, Corporal Yeust, a collecting point ambulance driver, was attached to an infantry company which was pinned down by heavy enemy fire from emplacements concealed on a densely wooded hill. The evacuation of the wounded had become a serious problem due to the enemy controlling the pass which was the only route to the aid station. The hostile fire prevented any litter bearers from performing their duties. Corporal Yeust volunteered to drive his vehicle into the pass to reach the wounded. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he made his way through the pass, although the enemy concentrated their fire on him and bullets struck the vehicle and shattered the windshield. Picking up several wounded, he drove back to the aid station. Again he returned through the pass and once through it, he laid down a base of fire with his rifle, allowing the litter bearers to reach the aid station. The heroic action of Corporal Yeust was directly responsible for saving the lives of many wounded who would have perished without the prompt medical attention they received as a result of this deed. The gallantry displayed by Corporal Yeust reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: Number 374, 1 August 1951
Home of Record: Oregon