Narvaez-Montalvo, Marine (Posthumously)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS
3d INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #197 - 17 June 1951

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Marine NARVAEZ-MONTALVO (ER30415205), Private First Class, U.S. 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.

Navarro-Rodriguez, Jose E. (Posthumously)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS
3d INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #543 - 26 November 1951

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to JOSE E. NAVARRO-RODRIGUEZ, (US50100816), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 30 September 1951, Company I attacked a hill near Chorwon, Korea, which was strongly held by a well entrenched and fanatically determined enemy force. As the unit advanced upon the hostile defenses, it was subjected to intense automatic weapons and mortar fire from two advantageously located wooden bunkers. Realizing that the destruction of these lethal obstacles was necessary to allow the company to continue its advance, Private NAVARRO-RODRIGUEZ quickly dashed across the exposed terrain to within grenade range of the enemy emplacements, and although fully revealed to the fury of the hostile counterfire, threw hand grenades into the positions, completely destroying them. When this was done, the enemy defense crumbled and the rest of the hostile troops fled the area, hotly pursued by Company I. Joining in the advance, Private NAVARRO-RODRIGUEZ bore a machine gun to the top of the hill and mounted it to pour heavy fire into the ranks of the dispersed and retreating enemy. As he was engaged in this action, he fell mortally wounded from the desperate hostile return fire. The fearless contribution that Private NAVARRO-RODRIGUEZ made to his unit's mission and the completely selfless gallantry with which it was accomplished, reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

Neal, Sgt. Willis (age 23, Winnfield, SC)

Cpl. WILLIS W. NEAL, RA 182-773, Infantry, U. S. Army, while a member of Company C, 17th Infantry, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy near Kuram, Korea, 19 February, 1951. Cpl. NEAL was a part of the unit attacking the enemy well entrenched on high ground near Kuram. During the actual assault, the lead squad were pinned down by grenades, automatic weapons and small arms fire. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Cpl. NEAL, with complete disregard for his personal safety, led his squad in a counter-attack. He personally destroyed the key positions which had held up the advance and was wounded in the accomplishment of his mission. The gallantry displayed by Cpl. NEAL on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service.

Nieves, Felix G. (1st citation)

SILVER STAR

Sergeant First Class FELIX G. NIEVES, RA10402044, Infantry, Company "G", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 11 December 1950, near Sudong-ni, Korea, Sergeant NIEVES displayed extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. His company had been holding off a numerically superior force of the enemy for three days while protecting the vitally important withdrawal of members of the 1st. Marines and 7th Infantry Divisions toward Hamhung. After the final group of soldiers and marines had passed G company's defense positions, the company was ordered to withdraw and serve as a rear-guard for the main body of troops as far south as Majong-dong. Sergeant NIEVES' platoon was ordered to cover the company's withdrawal and his squad to cover the withdrawal of the platoon. As the platoon was completing its withdrawal, an enemy attack in force developed. Sergeant NIEVES fearlessly ordered his squad to withdraw as he alone defended the position in the face of heavy enemy machine gun and small arms fire. He killed at least eighteen of the enemy and caused the remainder to become confused and disorganized, allowing his squad to gain the comparative safety of the retreating column. Sergeant NIEVES' ability in the use of his basic infantry weapons, the hand grenade and rifle, as well as his great courage saved the lives of many of his follow soldiers. His extraordinary heroism reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Nieves, Felix G. (2nd citation)

SILVER STAR
First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
GENERAL ORDERS # 148 - 17 MAY 1951

Sergeant First Class FELIX G. NIEVES, RA10402044, Infantry, Company "G",  65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 2 February 1951, near Chensong-gok, Korea during a fierce enemy attack against the defensive positions held by Sergeant NIEVES' platoon, one of the squad leaders was mortally wounded and the squad, becoming completely disorganized, withdrew before the fury of the attack. With complete disregard for his own safety, exposing himself to the enemy's view, allowed his body to be employed as an aiming stake so that effective friendly machine gun and mortar fire could be directed at the advancing enemy. Defiantly shouting at the enemy, throwing grenades and firing his rifle, blowing a whistle and brandishing his bayonet, Sergeant NIEVES single-handedly held an area normally assigned to an entire rifle squad and threw the enemy into a state of complete confusion. Sergeant NIEVES' outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and exemplify the high traditions of the military service. entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Nightingale, Thomas E.

SILVER STAR
24 October 1953

Corporal THOMAS E. NIGHTINGALE, NG23439946, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 17th Infantry, 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.  Entered the Federal service in Ohio.