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 Frank Schiavone (ASN: RA-013311382), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On the evening of 19 August 1950, near Soi-ri, Korea, a forward observer reported tanks advancing on the company area. Going forward immediately in the face of severe fire from the tanks and automatic weapons, Corporal Schiavone fired his 3.5-inch rocket launcher at the tanks and supporting infantry from range as close as ten yards until he destroyed the lead tank, heavily damaged another and se the entire enemy force to flight. Corporal Schiavone’s gallant initiative and determination to destroy the enemy reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.