Ramirez, Pablo

SILVER STAR
GENERAL ORDERS # 92 - 11 APRIL 1951

Second Lieutenant Pablo Ramirez, 0954382, Infantry, Company "A", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 1 February 1951, Lieutenant Ramirez led his platoon in an assault on Hill 449 in the vicinity of Kalgok, Korea. In the initial phase of the assault an enemy mortar barrage killed one of the men of the platoon and wounded two others. The platoon was disorganized by the terrific barrage, but Lieutenant Ramirez immediately reorganized his men and continued the attack on the hill in spite of the mortar and small arms fire. He discovered two wounded men and evacuated them. Upon reaching a third man, he was killed by a second mortar barrage. The bravery and gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Ramirez was and inspiration to his men and exemplifies the highest traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Randolph, John (AP War Correspondent)

Messages from Art Lajeunesse, New York:

"While going through September 1951 "Buffalo Evening News" on microfilm at our library, I found a small article about John Robert Randolph. He was a AP War Correspondent in Korea and received the Silver Star for actions on April 23, 1951. The article states- Randolph carried wounded to safety while under enemy fire, on April 23, during a wild, four hour battle. This is all that is in the article, not even what unit he was with. The article was in the September 19, 1951 issue."

"I just recently learned that John Robert Randolph a correspondent for Associated Press was awarded the Silver Star on September 19, 1951 by General James A. Van Fleet. In April 1951 he was attached to B Company, 7th Infantry Regiment when it became involved in an action with a large enemy force along the Imjin River on April 23, 1951. John Randolph helped carry wounded riflemen to safety while under enemy fire. Mr. Randolph made four trips carrying wounded to safety. Later he braved intense fire to save another wounded soldier by carrying him in his jeep to an aid station. This action took place near Ongion-dang, Korea. This information came from the Stars & Stripes, the September 21, 1951 issue."

Reichard, Donato Roman (KIA)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 360- 15 August 1951

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS). By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to the following-named enlisted man:

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DONATO ROMAN REICHARD, RA10405488, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 31 March 1951, during an assault on Hill 398, the lead platoon of Company "B" was pinned down by heavy hostile automatic weapons fire. A second platoon was ordered to advance in an effort to relieve the besieged unit and support it in its attack. In the ensuing action, Sergeant ROMAN REICHARD, rushed in front of his squad, through an area blanketed with small arms fire and bursting grenades, to lead the unit in a charge which routed the enemy from his positions and caused him to flee in complete disorder. Sergeant ROMAN REICHARD'S inspiring leadership greatly contributed to the spirited assault of his company and his gallantry reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 372- 21 August 1951

REVOCATION OF GENERAL ORDERS. - So much of section II (award of the Silver Star), General Orders 360, this Headquarters, 1951, as pertains to Sergeant First Class Donato Roman Reichard, RA10405488, Infantry, is revoked.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL SOULE:
O.P. NEWMAN
Colonel GS
Chief of Staff
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 390- 29 August 1951

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS). By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to the following-named enlisted man:

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DONATO ROMAN REICHARD, RA10405488, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 31 March 1951, during an assault on Hill 398, the lead platoon of Company "B" was pinned down by heavy hostile automatic weapons fire. A second platoon was ordered to advance in an effort to relieve the besieged unit and support it in its attack. In the ensuing action, Sergeant ROMAN REICHARD, rushed in front of his squad, through an area blanketed with small arms fire and bursting grenades, to lead the unit in a charge which routed the enemy from his positions and caused him to flee in complete disorder. Sergeant ROMAN REICHARD'S inspiring leadership greatly contributed to the spirited assault of his company and his gallantry reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

* SFC Donato Roman Reichard, RA10405488, is listed in the Company F roster.

Reyes, Sgt. Vidal

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 499 - 31 October 1951

SERGEANT (then CORPORAL) VIDAL REYES, RA10403872, Infantry, Company "A", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 4 June 1951, "A" Company's First Platoon was assaulting an objective, near Unchon-ni, Korea, when a powerful enemy counterattack severed it from the main body of the company and left it without communication. Sergeant REYES, realizing the seriousness of this situation, volunteered to lay wire across the embattled area and establish communication with the isolated platoon. Creeping and crawling forward through the rock strewn and bullet-swept terrain, he edged his way along stringing the ground wire behind him. During the hazardous mission, he was brought under fire by two enemy snipers, but, taking calm and careful aim with his own rifle, Sergeant REYES killed them both. He then continued on his way, and reaching the cut-off unit, restored communication between it and the rest of the company. The steadfast gallantry displayed by Sergeant REYES reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rivera, PFC Norberto

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 374 - 22 December 1952

Private First Class NORBERTO RIVERA, US50109255, Infantry, Company "A", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 20 July 1952, a platoon of Company "A", of which Private RIVERA was a squad leader, was assigned the mission of assaulting enemy fortifications on a hill in the vicinity of Chokko-ri, Korea. As the forward elements of the friendly unit neared their objective, they encountered intense enemy machine gun fire and were ambushed by the foe. Seeing that his squad was becoming disorganized, Private RIVERA immediately regrouped the members of his unit, personally led them to within a few yards of the nearest machine gun emplacement and succeeded in silencing the enemy weapon. Realizing the foe had the advantage of fire power and fortifications and that it would be fatal to press the attack, Private RIVERA ordered his men to withdraw. During the withdrawal he remained behind and provided his squad with effective covering fire. Upon rejoining his unit at a position of safety and noticing that a member of his unit was missing, he disregarded his personal safety, returned to the fire swept terrain, located the wounded man and personally carried him to the safety of friendly positions. the gallantry and selfless actions displayed by Private RIVERA were instrumental in saving the life of a fellow soldier and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal service from Puerto Rico.

Roberts, PFC Donald R.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 2D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #86

Private First Class DONALD R. ROBERTS, ER57501115, Infantry, Army of the United States, a member of Company E, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 13 January 1951 in the vicinity of Oneamsong, Korea.  Company E had the mission to defend high ground when its forward platoon came under a fierce attack by numerically superior enemy forces.  Private Roberts immediately volunteered to leave his relatively safe position in the rear to join the front line defense.  When he attempted to open fire, his weapon refused to function.  He then began to hurl hand grenades at a group of rushing enemy, causing heavy casualties among them and causing them to retreat.  When the attack had been repelled, eight enemy killed by hand grenades were found to the front of his position.  The gallantry displayed by Private Roberts reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.  Entered the military service from Illinois.

Robles-Dejesus, PFC Ismael (KIA)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 539 - 25 November 1951

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ISMAEL ROBLES DE JESUS, US50100874, Infantry, Company "I", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 18 September 1951, near Chorwon, Korea, Company "I", advancing up the steep slopes of Objective SCARE under cover of darkness and fog, was subjected to the intense fire of four enemy machine guns located above the company. Private ROBLES DE JESUS, aware of the seriousness of the situation, voluntarily exposed himself to the withering hostile fire by advancing to the crest of the hill and single-handedly assaulting one of the machine gun emplacements, killing the occupants with rounds from his weapon. However, in so doing, he was struck and mortally wounded by the fire of another enemy machine gun. The selfless gallantry and courageous initiative displayed by Private ROBLES DE JESUS reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rodriguez, Arcadio Santiago

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 188 - 13 June 1951

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ARCADIO SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ, ER30432991, Infantry, Company "K", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 27 April 1951, near Hongbok, Korea, while approaching through a pass, a reinforced enemy battalion was fired on by the 3d Platoon, Company "K", which had taken a blocking position astride the pass. When his squad leader was mortally wounded, Private SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ voluntarily assumed command of the squad. Receiving orders to withdraw he organized the squad and led it to more tenable positions. During a later assault to drive the enemy from the ridge, Private SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ volunteered to carry a wounded comrade to safety. Suddenly encountering five enemy soldiers, he placed his wounded comrade on the ground, and opened fire on the enemy, After killing four hostile troops, he captured the fifth and forced him to evacuate the wounded man to the battalion aid station. The gallantry and initiative displayed by Private SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rodriguez, Guillermo Rodriguez

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 143 - 23 May 1953

Corporal GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, US50113919, Infantry, Company "C", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the night of 23 February 1953, a patrol of Company "C", of which Corporal RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ was a member, was assigned the mission of destroying an enemy patrol in the vicinity of Chich-on, Korea, and to capture prisoners for intelligence purposes. When the patrol was ambushed by a hostile force, the patrol leader was seriously wounded in the initial burst of fire and lay within yards of the enemy positions. After the friendly elements withdrew from the engagement to reorganize, Corporal RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ crawled back into the intense hail of fire to locate the patrol leader and evacuate him to safety. The corporal was subjected to a barrage of enemy grenades and small arms fire as he worked his way forward, accompanied by a fellow soldier, searching for the wounded officer. The intense enemy fire continued as he slowly moved back to the friendly elements, tediously crawling and dragging the patrol leader to safety. Corporal RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ' outstanding gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal service from Puerto Rico.

Rodriguez, PFC Jose E. Navarro (KIA)

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

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOSE E. NAVARRO RODRIGUEZ, US50100816,Infantry, Company "I", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. 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. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rodriguez, Luis R.

HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #188 - 13 June 1951

FIRST LIEUTENANT LUIS R. RODRIGUEZ, 01338514, Infantry, Company "F" 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 1 February 1951, in the vicinity of Tongchon-ni, Korea, Company "F" encountered stubborn enemy resistance while attacking firmly entrenched hostile positions on Hill 297. When extremely mountainous terrain hindered the maneuverability of the attacking elements, Lieutenant RODRIGUEZ repeatedly rallied the troops and, although frequently exposed to intense hostile small arms fire, successfully deployed his unit and pointed out enemy positions. Although he was painfully wounded in the ensuing action, Lieutenant RODRIGUEZ courageously refused medical treatment and stayed with his men for approximately one hour, encouraging them and controlling their fire. Inspired by their leader's display of outstanding bravery, Company "F" increased the intensity of its attack, forcing the enemy to withdraw with heavy casualties. Lieutenant RODRIGUEZ'S gallant actions reflect great credit upon himself and exemplify the high traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rodriguez, Pedro (1st citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 196 - 17 June 1951

MASTER SERGEANT PEDRO RODRIGUEZ, RA6674697, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 24 March 1951, near Kopi-Dong, Korea, Sergeant RODRIGUEZ, acting as platoon leader in the absence of a commissioned officer, was leading his unit to secure Hill 476, when the enemy opened fire from a well camouflaged machine gun nest. Although he did not know the exact location of the gun, Sergeant RODRIGUEZ ordered one squad to fix bayonets and assault the general area from which the fire was coming. After the enemy weapon fired again, Sergeant RODRIGUEZ charged the position, yelling and shooting his rifle demoralizing the enemy and causing him to flee in haste, taking his gun with him, but leaving ammunition and rations behind. The gallantry and extreme devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant RODRIGUEZ reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rodriguez, Pedro (2nd citation)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 261 - 8 July 1951

MASTER SERGEANT PEDRO RODRIGUEZ, RA6674697, Infantry, Company "F", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 31 March 1951, near Choksong-myon, Korea, Company "F" was attacking Hill 398, defended by a firmly entrenched enemy supported by mortars. At some distance from the top of the hill, the lead platoon was halted by intense machine gun fire and fragmentation grenades, suffering several casualties. When Sergeant RODRIGUEZ received the order to move his platoon to assist the stalled unit, he ran forward and led his troops in a furious assault, causing the enemy to retreat hastily, thereby relieving the besieged lead platoon. Continuing his charge, Sergeant Rodriguez pursued the fleeing enemy and covered by friendly machine gun fire, he personally searched the area to rout any enemy troops which might have been left behind. The aggressive leadership and personal gallantry exhibited by Sergeant Rodriguez reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rogers, Joseph W.

HEADQUARTERS
FAR EAST AIR FORCES
APO 925

GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 146
8 April 1951
AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR

Captain (then 1st Lt) Joseph W. Rogers, United States Air Force. Captain Rogers distinguished himself by gallantry in action against the enemy on 8 October 1950 while flying a combat mission in support of United Nations forces in the Myongad-dong area, Korea. Volunteering to aid British troops hemmed in by numerically superior enemy forces in that location, he led a formation of F-51 fighter aircraft to the target under a ragged 700 foot ceiling. Flying in and out of clouds, below the level of surrounding terrain and employing exceptional navigational and instrument flying ability, he performed a series of 360 degree turns to make repeated attacks. Despite heavy antiaircraft fire, he continued striking the enemy with napalm, rockets and 50 caliber machine gun fire with such remarkable success that the encircled United Nations troops were able to withdraw intact. The conspicuous gallantry displayed by Captain Rogers in the performance of an extremely hazardous mission was in keeping with the highest traditions of the service and reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.

Rosa, Armando

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 360 - 15 August 1951

CORPORAL ARMANDO ROSA, RA10400052, Infantry, Company "D", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 27 April 1951, Company "B", to which Corporal ROSA was attached, had the mission of delaying the enemy by occupying a blocking position on Hill 476 near Uijongbu, Korea. After being harassed through the night the unit was heavily attacked by a reinforced enemy which succeeded in surrounding the valiant company. Corporal ROSA voluntarily and single-handedly attempting to create a break in the encirclement, rose from his automatic weapon's emplacement and supporting the machine gun against his hip moved out into the open area, firing round after round into the nearby hostile positions. He succeeded in keeping the enemy troops pinned down in the entrenchment's rendering them ineffective to prevent the company from withdrawing to a more tenable defense line. Corporal ROSA'S gallantry and inspiring bravery reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rosado, Cpl. Domingo Miranda

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 171 - 29 May 1951

CORPORAL DOMINGO MIRANDA ROSADO, RA20022645, Infantry, Company "M", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 16 December 1950, near Sansong-ni, Korea, a large enemy force, under cover of intense fire, succeeded in penetrating positions defended by the machine gun platoon of Company "M", 65th Infantry. Securing a light machinegun, Corporal MIRANDA ROSADO, accompanied by the platoon sergeant and an aid man, left the platoon command post and attempted to go forward to the machinegun positions but, in the darkness and confusion, the platoon sergeant was wounded. Firing his machinegun from the hip, Corporal MIRANDA ROSADO successfully diverted the attention of the enemy, which enabled the aid man to rush forward and render medical assistance to the stricken soldier. Despite the fact that he was wounded by grenade fragments, Corporal MIRANDA ROSADO chose to remain in his exposed position and alone held off the enemy until the wounded man was evacuated. The outstanding gallantry and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Corporal MIRANDA ROSADO reflect great credit upon himself and exemplify the high traditions of the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rosario-Lorenzana, 2nd Lt. Jose

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 545 - 30 November 1951

SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSE ROSARIO LORENZANA, 02263390, Infantry, Company "L", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 30 September 1951, "L" Company's First Platoon was gi en the mission to capture and hold Hill 77, near Packsonk-tong, Korea. After informing his unit as to the plan of attack, Lieutenant ROSARIO LORENZANA led the platoon forward until it had come within 30 yards of the enemy positions, at which time the desperately resisting enemy sufficiently increased their firepower to pin the unit down. Well aware of the acute danger of this immobile position, Lieutenant ROSARIO LORENZANA unhesitatingly crawled aggressively forward and hurled grenades into the hostile entrenchments. His devastating barrage broke the hostile resistance and the enemy soldiers fled from their positions abandoning all equipment, thus permitting the platoon to take its objective. The dauntless courage and bold gallantry exhibited by Lieutenant ROSARIO LORENZANA on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Puerto Rico.

Rumbaoa, Corporal Prudencio

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 580; 14 AUGUST 1951

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to the following-named enlisted man:

Corporal Prudencio E Rumbaoa, RA 29 044 898, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company A, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division distinguished himself by courageous action near Chaechi-hyon, Korea on 3 June 1951. His company was attacking with the mission of securing a very high and steep-aided hill from an estimated reinforced enemy company, stubbornly defending the hill from well-prepared, sandbagged and camouflaged positions. The enemy had a preponderance of automatic weapons strategically placed on the forward slope which made it necessary for the attacking platoons to work in and destroy them from very close range. As the company advanced up the slope, the lead platoon was pinned down by one of these automatic weapon positions. Corporal Rumbaoa, a rifleman, refused to take cover and continued to advance through the intense enemy fire. Firing his rifle as he attacked, he succeeded in killing the gunner, momentarily silencing the position. Running the next 20 yards with complete disregard for his personal safety, he jumped into the enemy hole. With slashing bayonet and crushing rifle butt smashes, he overpowered and killed the 3 remaining enemy and signaled his company to advance. From this forward and exposed position, he delivered accurate and devastating covering fire for the advancing company as he killed 4 grenadiers who attempted to slow the advance from high ground overlooking the company. Throughout the entire action, he killed 8 enemy and allowed his company to advance and secure the objective. Corporal Rumbaoa's courageous action and deep devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry. Entered military service from Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii.

Rush, Raymond J. Jr.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 534 - 24 November 1951

CAPTAIN RAYMOND J. RUSH, JR., 01286897, Infantry, Company "B". 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 27 September 1951, Company "B", occupying defensive positions on Hill 246 near Pangsok-tong, Korea, was fiercely attacked and overrun by an estimated 300 enemy troops. As elements of the company began to fall back, Captain RUSH, Company Commander, left the comparative safety of his foxhole and, shouting encouragement and firing his weapon into the assaulting enemy, inspired the men to turn and resist the foe. Although wounded by an enemy grenade, he refused medical attention and continued to move among his soldiers, his confident manner and vigorous exhortations instilling in them a will to fight. The gallant leadership and personal courage displayed by Captain RUSH were instrumental in repulsing the hostile attack and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Ohio.

Ruthhardt, John D.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 2d INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #664 - 2 November 1951

CORPORAL JOHN D. RUTHARDT, RA12267192, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 29 July 1951 in the vicinity of Hoam, Korea.  On this date Company I had secured a strategic hill and was in defensive positions when the enemy launched a vicious counterattack.  During this enemy attack the crew of one of the machine guns was wounded.  CORPORAL RUTHARDT, assigned to the unit as a 75mm recoilless rifleman, crawled to the machine gun position through intense enemy fire.  Reaching the weapon, he directed heavy and effective fire upon hostile forces, inflicting numerous casualties upon them.  His accurate fire halted the enemy attack long enough for him to render medical aid to his wounded comrades.  Returning to his weapon, CORPORAL RUTHARDT commenced firing upon enemy positions and directly aided friendly units in repulsing the hostile forces.  The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by CORPORAL RUTHARDT on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.  Entered the military service from New York.

Rutledge, Charles M.

Sergeant First Class Charles M. Rutledge, RA16327641, Infantry, Company A, 27th Infantry, United States Army.  During the early morning hours of 6 September 1952, Sergeant Rutledge's unit was attempting to reoccupy positions which the enemy had overrun near Sateo-ri, Korea.  Having volunteered to participate in an assault against the well entrenched enemy force, Sergeant Rutledge advanced with his comrades until intense enemy mortar, grenade and small arms fire broke the attack and divided the assaulting force.  Several patrol members were wounded including Sergeant Rutledge.  Disregarding his painful wounds, Sergeant Rutledge reorganized the men in his vicinity and led them toward the point where the platoon leader and another man were pinned down.  Standing fully exposed to the enemy, he killed one enemy soldier who was about to throw a grenade.  Another enemy soldier appeared and Sergeant Rutledge, again exposing himself, killed him also.  As the ferocity of the enemy fire increased, the friendly force was slowly driven back.  Sergeant Rutledge regrouped his men and led an aggressive counterattack.  While leading this heroic assault he received serious injuries which forced his evacuation.  Sergeant Rutledge killed two enemy soldiers and, by his courageous actions, enabled his unit to continue the attack against the enemy.  His inspirational leadership, tactical skill, and determined devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.  Entered the Federal service from Illinois.