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 Ronald Gilbert Munkelwitz (ASN: RA-27342330), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry division, in action on 18 July 1952, in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. On that date, Private Munkelwitz was serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company B, whose mission was to hold a vital position on “Old Baldy”. At approximately 1600 hours the enemy unleashed a tremendous barrage of artillery and mortar fire upon the friendly unit, causing many friendly casualties. Private Munkelwitz, with complete disregard for personal safety, voluntarily moved about during the intense shelling, giving aid wherever needed. On one occasion, Private Munkelwitz noticed a man lying helplessly wounded on the forward slope of the position. Without hesitation and undaunted by the heavy barrage, he crossed the fire-swept area and went to the stricken man’s side. Seeing that the man was seriously wounded, Private Munkelwitz picked him up and carried him to a point where he could be evacuated to the aid station. Private Munkelwitz’ display of gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.