The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Medical Service Corps) Thomas K. Burnett (ASN: 0-1546783), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 2 August 1950, near Kumchon, Korea. Although his normal duties were at the aid station proper, Lieutenant Burnett, realizing the need for assistance in the treatment and evacuation of the wounded, voluntarily went forward in enemy territory to render emergency treatment to the wounded. Without concern for his own personal safety, Lieutenant Burnett performed the duties of both litter bearer and aid man under direct enemy small arms fire and at a time when the enemy threatened to overrun the area where several seriously wounded men were located. Had he not aided in the quick evacuation of these wounded men many would have fallen into the hands of the enemy. When his forward aid station came under intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Burnett’s unselfish efforts and conspicuous devotion to duty were responsible for another quick and orderly evacuation of the wounded. Working under constant enemy fire he personally led many wounded men from the danger zone who would not otherwise have made it. As soon as the aid station was out of the danger area, Lieutenant Burnett again set it up to care for the wounded. His conspicuous gallantry and exemplary conduct reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.