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 Richard J. Buska (ASN: ER-17237933), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 27 May 1951, in the vicinity of Chonggo-ri, Korea. When his organization was moving across a river that had become swollen because of the heavy rain, it was ambushed by the enemy hidden in the hills on both sides of the river. One man was hit and fell into the swiftly flowing river. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Buska jumped in the river in a valiant attempt to save his comrade. The current finally beat him back and he was forced to give up his heroic action. Fighting his way back to shore he spotted another soldier being swept downstream. Despite the fact that he was worn out from hiss last rescue attempt, Sergeant Buska started out after this man. After fighting the current for many minutes, all the while exposed to small arms fire, he finally reached the half-drowned soldier and brought him to shore. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Buska reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.