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] Frank Finney (ASN: RA-13220295), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 11 February 1951 in the vicinity of Yoju, Korea. Having accomplished his mission of guiding a new company commander to his company’s positions, Private Finney was returning to the battalion forward command post when he discovered a rifle platoon being subjected to intense enemy automatic weapons and heavy mortar barrage. Realizing that the platoon was without leadership, Private Finney immediately assumed command and led the platoon to a position of defilade. When he was informed that several wounded men had been left behind, Private Finney returned to the area through a murderous hail of fire to assist the wounded men to safety. The outstanding initiative, dauntless courage and devotion to duty displayed by Private Finney reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.