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 Donald A. Gordon (ASN: US-56080199), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 18 May 1951 in the vicinity of Panmogi-ri, Korea. On that date Corporal Gordon, with complete disregard for his own safety, took it upon himself to lead a blinded comrade through enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire and through a friendly artillery barrage, to safety. Though the fire directed at the pair was intense. Corporal Gordon remained with the wounded soldier, leading him across mountainous and enemy infested terrain until they reached friendly positions. The gallantry in action and loyal devotion to duty and to his comrade in a situation of extreme danger, displayed by Corporal Gordon on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.