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 First Class Dennis L. Adams, Jr. (ASN: RA-19328946), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 19 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. The rifle platoon to which he was attached as Aid Man was assaulting an enemy-held hill. Elements of the platoon reached the crest of the hill but were forced to withdraw because of intense enemy fire, leaving a seriously wounded soldier behind. Private Adams unhesitatingly dashed forward through the heavy hostile fire raking the terrain and administered first aid to the wounded man. As he attempted to revive the soldier he was struck and killed by enemy fire. His heroic action, however, saved the life of the wounded man and made possible his later evacuation. The gallantry and devotion to a fallen comrade displayed by Private Adams reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.