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 Thomas E. Nightingale (ASN: NG-23439946), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, near Sokkogae, Korea. On 6 July 1953, Corporal Nightingale’s unit was assigned the mission of defending a strategic friendly-held outpost. As the enemy attacked, intense enemy artillery and mortar barrages inflicted heavy casualties throughout the friendly positions. Not content with treating the casualties among the troops in the trenches, Corporal Nightingale left the comparative safety of the trench and moved to the side of a friendly wounded soldier in an exposed position. Corporal Nightingale repeatedly endangered his life in his effort to care for each of the wounded when outside the trenches, carrying or assisting each to a point of safety. The gallantry displayed by Corporal Nightingale reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.