Tanner, Pvt. James K.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 231 - 6 July 195_

Private JAMES K. TANNER, RA14459432, Army Medical Service, Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the afternoon of 10 June and during the early morning hours of 11 June 1953, private TANNER, a medical aid man, was with Company "F" in an attack on Hill "412" in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. While under constant enemy fire, he administered aid 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. Entered the Federal Service from Georgia.

Tator, 1st Lt. Marshall B.

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

First LIEUTENANT MARSHALL B. TATOR, 01290333, Infantry, Company "I", 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 23 March 1951, the 3d Platoon of Company "I", under Lieutenant TATOR'S command, attacked the left flank of a ridge overlooking the town of Uijongbu, Korea. Placing himself within range of the enemy fire, Lieutenant Tator pointed out targets and assisted in directing automatic weapons fire on the foe's entrenched positions. During the final phase of the attack, he aggressively rallied his troops and supporting weapons into such an overwhelming force that the enemy was severely beaten and withdrew in disorder. Lieutenant TATOR'S exceptional gallantry and outstanding leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from the State of Minnesota.

Taylor, Sgt. Ray

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 2D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #118 - 31 December 1950

SERGEANT RAY TAYLOR, RA20654411, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company D, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 22 September 1950 in the vicinity of Sinban-ni, Korea.  On that date Sergeant Taylor was in command of a heavy machine gun section attached to a rifle company.  The company was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force and was subjected to severe mortar, automatic weapons, and small arms fire.  During the attack all members of Sergeant Taylor's section became casualties and the rifle company was forced to withdraw.  Although he had been wounded three times Sergeant Taylor remained alone at a machine gun and, amid a hail of hostile fire, directed his devastating fire against the advancing enemy.  Fearlessly he remained at his weapon, disregarding his personal safety, until he had covered the withdrawal of the rifle company to new defensive positions.  His intrepidity in the face of overwhelming odds enabled the company to withdraw with a minimum of casualties, reorganize in its new positions and repel the enemy attack.  The gallantry and high devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Taylor on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.  Entered the military service from Wisconsin.

Therkelsen, Cpl. Donald A. (KIA July 17, 1953)

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 1 - 1 Jan 1954

Private First Class DONALD A. THERKELSEN, US55238398, Infantry, Medical Company, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. 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, an aidman, 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. Entered the Federal Service from Illinois.

Thompson, Edgar

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 2d INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #167 - 16 June 1951

Master Sergeant EDGAR THOMPSON JR., RA43013424, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company L, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 14 February 1951 in the vicinity of Yoju, Korea.  On that date his company was under intense attack and completely surrounded by the enemy.  Sergeant THOMPSON, although bleeding profusely from shrapnel wounds in the right hand and arm, took charge of the company and led a number of comrades through the enemy encirclement toward friendly lines.  Disregarding his painful wounds, he aggressively engaged the enemy, firing his individual weapon with deadly accuracy and encouraging and urging his comrades to inflict casualties upon the enemy.  In spite of heavy enemy mortar concentrations and point blank enemy small arms fire he continued to urge his men on until they broke through the enemy and reached the safety of friendly lines.  Gallant conduct displayed by Sergeant THOMPSON reflects great credit on himself and the military service.  Entered the military service from Washington.

Torres, Angel L.

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS #277 - 26 July 1953

Captain ANGEL L. TORRES, 0968116, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. During the early morning hours of 11 June 1953, Company "b" was subjected to a heavy barrage of enemy artillery and mortar fire prior to a reinforced company raid on friendly positions in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea. With word of enemy contact with the forward elements of the second platoon, Captain TORRES, company commander, immediately proceeded to the entrenched positions where he could better direct and observe defensive operations. Upon arriving, he assumed complete command of the situation, effecting intense and successful counter fire measures. Moving among the widely dispersed fortifications, he instilled a high degree of confidence in the men with his words of encouragement, tactical directions and notably active participation in the fierce fire fight. Never once seeking the safety of shelter, he organized a searching patrol to recover and assist friendly casualties in their removal to rear areas. Captain TORRES, with complete disregard for his personal safety, led his small band of volunteers into the rain of enemy artillery and mortar fire and successfully evacuated friendly casualties in addition to collecting valuable intelligence data. Captain TORRES' outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Puerto Rico.

Torres, Lawrence R.

HEADQUARTERS 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 68
20 AUGUST 1950

"Private First Class Lawrence R. Torres, RA10103667, Field Artillery, Battery A, 8th Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army.  On 3 August 1950, near Masan, Korea when Private First Class Torres was serving with a forward observer party as a radio operator, his position was subjected to intense enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire.  Although wounded by mortar fire, Private First Class Torres refused to leave his post and continued to relay firing data to the artillery.  His gallantry and devotion to duty were instrumental in repulsing the enemy attack and are in keeping with the highest tradition of the military service.  Entered the military service from Honolulu, Hawaii, Territory of Hawaii.

By command of Major General Kean: John W. Childs, Colonel, GSC, Chief of Staff, 20 August 1950."

Information submitted by Lou Pritchett.

Totus, Raymond

SILVER STAR
HEADQUARTERS 3D INFANTRY DIVISION
GENERAL ORDERS # 363- August 28, 1953

Corporal RAYMOND TOTUS, US56118384, Infantry, Company "K", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On the early morning of 6 July 1953, Company "K" commenced to attack enemy held Hill "250" in the vicinity of Honu-Chon, Korea. Corporal TOTUS quickly set up his machine gun in support of the assault team which was a few yards away from his position. In the ensuing action, he was wounded by grenade fragments. Despite his wounds, he directed his assistant gunner to move the gun to where its fire could cover the advance of the assault force most effectively. Again, he was wounded by the explosion of a nearby concussion grenade, but he continued to fire his weapon. When the order was given to return to friendly lines, Corporal TOTUS supported a wounded comrade to the evacuation point. He then helped carry a litter into the aid station. Upon arriving at the station, Corporal TOTUS collapsed from the loss of blood. His courageous actions resulted in saving the live of a critically wounded comrade and furnishing the close support for the assault force. Corporal TOTUS' outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Oregon.

Treadwell, Marvin T.

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Fire Team Leader, Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in action against enemy forces in Korea on 29 May 1951. While moving to cover the flank of the 2nd platoon which was advancing on enemy positions on a hill mass south of Yang Gu, Corporal Treadwell's fire team observed an enemy force preparing to attack the column. Realizing the threat, he moved quickly to reinforce the lead element of the threatened platoon by skillfully maneuvering his team while under hostile fire to a position 30 feet in front of two enemy positions. The enemy intensified its fire with grenades and automatic weapons, wounding several Marines. Corporal Treadwell moved fearlessly into the open and initiated a flanking movement through a breach in the enemy defensive line. Without regard for his personal safety, he took an exposed position to cover his team as they entered an enemy bunker and trench complex. Noticing an enemy bunker located at the top of the objective, he charged the enemy position, jumping on the roof of the bunker and firing into it. His actions allowed his team to engage and kill the enemy soldiers. By his extraordinary heroism in the face of extreme danger, unrelenting perseverance, and steadfast devotion to duty, Corporal Treadwell reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.