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 Paul W. Roths (ASN: US-55039057), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 9 October 1951 in the vicinity of Mundung-ni, Korea. On this date, during an assault upon enemy positions, the platoon in which Corporal Roths was a squad leader was counterattacked by a numerically superior and fanatic enemy force. Corporal Roths ordered his men to withdraw, while he remained to withstand and delay the enemy’s advance. In the face of intense hostile small arms, automatic weapons, and grenade fire, he courageously engaged the enemy until his men had completed their withdrawal and set up a defensive perimeter. With further disregard for his personal safety, Corporal Roths assisted his wounded comrades, who were left behind, to safety. He then reorganized his squad and led them in a counterattack upon the hostile position. During this assault he was painfully wounded but refused evacuation until the objective was successfully secured. The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Roths on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.