The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Medical Corps) Warren J. Collins (ASN: 0-59564), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 September 1950 at Hambung-ni, Korea. Captain Collins was serving as medical officer for Task Force LYNCH when it was attacked by ten enemy tanks, supported by infantry, in the town of Hambung-ni. Captain Collins, with complete disregard for his own safety, personally assisted in evacuation of wounded from the town while under heavy enemy tank cannon and machine gun fire at ranges from 50 to 200 yards. On three occasions the enemy tanks assaulted and forced the withdrawal of Captain Collins’ aid station. On each occasion he was the last man to withdraw. By his foresight in loading the wounded on vehicles as soon as they were treated, Captain Collins saved many of the wounded who otherwise would have been run over by the tanks. Captain Collins’ gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.