The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant [then Sergeant] Eugene E. Bohn (ASN: ER-33254273), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 8 March 1951, in the vicinity of Yangjimal, Korea. On that date he was a member of an infantry platoon which had the mission of securing an objective near Yangjimal. After the platoon advanced approximately 200 yards across open terrain, it was subjected to heavy enemy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire which slowed the attack. Sergeant Bohn then took the support squad, and maneuvered it to the left of the platoon, in order to bring fire upon the enemy. During this operation he was exposed constantly to intense enemy fire, but he continued to exposed himself in order to enable the platoon to take the objective. When mortar fragments wounded two men, he immediately went to the wounded men, administering first aid and helping them to safety. On another occasion, when a mortar round wounded the automatic rifle team, he immediately rushed forward, took over the position and fired until the enemy broke and retreated. The gallant conduct of Sergeant Bohn reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.