The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Corporal] Victor I. Anderson (ASN: US-56053761), 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 29 September 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On this date Sergeant Anderson, a medical aid man, was attached to a rifle company during an attack on a heavily fortified enemy-held hill. During the ensuing action, the unit met heavy resistance and was pinned down by intense hostile small arms and mortar fire, resulting in numerous friendly casualties. Sergeant Anderson, with complete disregard for his personal safety, moved about the fire-swept area treating his wounded comrades and preparing them for evacuation. He was painfully wounded while rendering aid but refused to be evacuated and continued on in his assigned mission. Sergeant Anderson’s selfless devotion to duty and comrades were an inspiration to all who observed him and were highly responsible for saving many lives. The gallantry in action demonstrated by Sergeant Anderson on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.