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 Winifred Cauthen, Jr. (ASN: RA-18322953), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Hohang-dong, Korea, on 2 September 1950. During the attack, Company K was held up by heavy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire, from an enemy strong point, and suffered numerous casualties. To hold the ground then occupied, the company was ordered to dig in. Noticing that twelve men, approximately one hundred yards forward of his position, were injured and unable to move, Private Cauthen immediately left his place of comparative safety, rushed to their assistance across open terrain while under continuous enemy fire, and moved them to the safety of whatever cover was available. He then administered first aid to the many wounded soldiers, and assisted in comforting them until their evacuation was possible after night fall. Through his unselfish devotion to duty, although continuously exposed to heavy enemy fire, he saved the lives of twelve of his comrades. His gallant actions were an inspiration to the men with whom he served and reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the United States Infantry.