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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank Peter Christensen (ASN: 0-62445), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 10 February 1951, near Chumang-ni, Korea, Lieutenant Christensen’s platoon was assigned the mission of rescuing a patrol that was pinned down and unable to move. As his platoon neared the beleaguered patrol intense small arms and automatic weapons fire halted his unit and wounded one of the men. With complete disregard for his own safety, Lieutenant Christensen crawled across an open area to the wounded man, and although completely exposed to heavy fire, shielded the soldier with his own body while administering first aid. Then, he carried the man fifty yards back through intense automatic fire to the comparative safety of his own platoon. Lieutenant Christensen’s gallantry and concern for his men reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.