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 Americo Ermini (ASN: RA-6142112), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 6 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. On that date the platoon commanded by Sergeant Ermini was attacking well-entrenched enemy forces. During the assault the platoon was subjected to intense hostile machine gun and small arms fire which threatened to dissipate the force of the attack. Sergeant Ermini immediately reorganized the platoon and led it in a final assault against the enemy. Fearlessly and with complete disregard for his personal safety he led a charge into the withering fire. Single-handedly he assaulted an enemy machine gun emplacement, killing three enemy soldiers. As a result of his heroic leadership his platoon succeeded in overrunning the enemy’s positions and securing its objective. During the final phase of the attack he was seriously wounded by enemy fire. The gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed on this occasion by Sergeant Ermini reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.