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 Terry Mullen (ASN: RA-39465951), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman of Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action at Yangsan, Korea, on 18 August 1950. On that date, Corporal Mullen’s company was subjected to intense enemy small arms fire. With utter disregard for his own safety, Corporal Mullen went forward in the face of withering fire to administer to two wounded soldiers. Seeing another fallen soldier he again exposed himself and ran to his comrade’s aid. Although severely wounded in this action he continued on to the soldier’s aid. Disregarding his own intense pain he sought other stricken men until he collapsed from the severity of his wounds and was himself evacuated. Corporal Mullen’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Medical Service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Corporal Terry Mullen (ASN: RA-39465951), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Anju, Korea, on 4 November 1950. His company was struck by an attack of such violence that the enemy quickly accomplished a deep penetration of the company’s defenses and inflicted many casualties. Although he was seriously wounded, Corporal Mullen went to the aid of a fallen comrade. When the company withdrew from its untenable positions he refused evacuation, electing to remain with the wounded man. Half dragging and half carrying, he helped his comrade through the heavy brush and working their way well behind the enemy’s lines, secured themselves in an abandoned hut. Corporal Mullen watched over and cared for the wounded soldier for five days, until the enemy was driven from the area and friendly troops could be summoned. Through his ceaseless and unselfish devotion to duty, he saved the live of his stricken comrade, who otherwise would have been left to the mercy of the enemy. His gallant actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Medical Service.