The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Curtis Barger (ASN: US-52060598), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 20 September 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date Corporal Barger was with a unit which was ordered to withdraw to more tenable positions due to the heavy enemy resistance. As his squad withdrew, Corporal Barger noticed that one of his comrades was missing. Without hesitating and undaunted by the risk involved, he returned to the original position. He saw his comrade lying helplessly wounded, directly in front of an enemy bunker. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he advanced in an attempt to reach the wounded man. Due to the intensity of the hostile fire directed at him, he was forced to crawl over the hazardous terrain until he had reached the side of his comrade. He then dragged the man through the devastating enemy fire to the safety of friendly lines. His valiant act was an inspiration to all who witnessed it and was directly responsible for saving the man’s life. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Barger reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.