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 First Class] Carl Yeust (ASN: US-56094236), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Medical Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, action near Kunja-ri, Korea, on 24 May 1951. On this date, Corporal Yeust, a collecting point ambulance driver, was attached to an infantry company which was pinned down by heavy enemy fire from emplacements concealed on a densely wooded hill. The evacuation of the wounded had become a serious problem due to the enemy controlling the pass which was the only route to the aid station. The hostile fire prevented any litter bearers from performing their duties. Corporal Yeust volunteered to drive his vehicle into the pass to reach the wounded. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he made his way through the pass, although the enemy concentrated their fire on him and bullets struck the vehicle and shattered the windshield. Picking up several wounded, he drove back to the aid station. Again he returned through the pass and once through it, he laid down a base of fire with his rifle, allowing the litter bearers to reach the aid station. The heroic action of Corporal Yeust was directly responsible for saving the lives of many wounded who would have perished without the prompt medical attention they received as a result of this deed. The gallantry displayed by Corporal Yeust reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.