The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Medical Service Corps) Francis A. Curtin (ASN: 0-2210265), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Medical Officer with the Medical Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 5 August 1950 at Kogong, Korea. Lieutenant Curtin realized that Company C, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment had been encircled by the enemy. Knowing that it would take the Medical Section of the First Battalion some time to arrive, he volunteered to return to Company C positions. While still under heavy fire and without regard for personal safety he administered to the needs of the wounded. He then proceeded to evacuate them and probably saved the lives of several men. Lieutenant Curtin’s selfless actions and devotion to duty reflect high credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Medical Department.