The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur C. Farthing (ASN: 0-274346), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. On the morning of 3 August 1950, near Chindong-ni, Korea, when the Regimental Command Post was attacked by a large enemy force, Lieutenant Colonel Farthing immediately moved forward under intense small arms fire to make a rapid estimate of the situation. When he had determined the extent of the attack and direction of approach of enemy forces, he quickly organized and deployed small groups on the high ground commanding the terrain over which the enemy was moving. His timely and courageous action, resulting in complete rout of the attacking forces, reflect great credit on himself and the military service.