The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Arthur Henry Schlansky (NSN: 7184750), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 September 1950. Hospitalman Schlansky, serving as a Corpsman in an infantry company, displayed outstanding skill, courage, and confidence in the performance of his duties. During an engagement with numerically superior enemy forces, though subjected to direct enemy small arms, mortar and machine gun fire, he continually moved through the company administering aid to the wounded Marines. Although the enemy fire continued and there was little chance of his escaping injury, he refused to take cover and went about his task of caring for the wounded until he was mortally wounded and gallantly gave his life for his country. His aggressive actions, devotion to duty, and complete disregard for his own personal safety served as an inspiration to all who observed him and were directly instrumental in saving the lives of many wounded Marines. Hospitalman Schlansky’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.