The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Richard Louis Svitek (ASN: RA-13345554), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 15 February 1951, in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, Korea. Company G was defending part of the regimental perimeter against a large scale enemy attack. Private Svitek was in position on the high ground which the enemy was trying to seize. On several occasions he left his position of cover to aid in the evacuation of the wounded to the aid station. Even though he knew that some of the positions had been overrun by the enemy, Private Svitek continuously returned to these areas to evacuate the wounded. After the enemy had been driven from the area, it was discovered that Private Svitek had been killed. The gallantry displayed by Private Svitek reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.