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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Louis L. Falco (ASN: RA-12327732), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 29 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date due to intense hostile fire, Company F was forced to abandon its attack upon enemy positions and secure more tenable ground. Sergeant Falco, an automatic rifleman, voluntarily remained in his position to provide covering fire for the withdrawing troops. When his automatic weapon failed to function he continued firing with a carbine, repelling the overwhelming enemy force. When his unit had reached new defensive positions, he exposed himself to the hostile fire in order to rejoin the unit and continue the fight. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Falco on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 21, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 103 (February 21, 1952), Amended by General Orders No. 112 (February 27, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Master Sergeant Louis L. Falco (ASN: RA-12327732), United States Army, for heroic achievement on 21 December 1951 in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea. On this date a reconnaissance patrol of which Sergeant Falco was a member, encountered hostile fire from an enemy outpost. Deploying his men, he directed an advance upon the objective, using the protection of covering brush. Surprising the enemy, he inflicted several casualties upon them and ordered a quick withdrawal. In the midst of the withdrawal, Sergeant Falco realized the patrol leader was missing and immediately returned to the enemy positions. With complete disregard for his own safety he moved about through a hail of grenade and small arms fire, desperately searching for the missing officer, to no avail. Returning to the patrol, he assumed command, skillfully effecting the withdrawal and returning to friendly lines. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Falco reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.