(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant First Class Monte E. Dowell (ASN: RA-6257884), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of Company E, 5th Infantry Regiment, attached to the 1st Cavalry Division, on 18 September 1950 near Waegwan, Korea. While Sergeant Dowell was leading his platoon in an attack against the enemy-held hill his right flank squad was pinned down by heavy enemy hand grenade and small arms fire. Taking personal command of the center squad, and exposing himself to the enemy fire without regard for his own personal safety, Sergeant Dowell, displaying inspirational leadership, led them in attacking the enemy positions and eliminating the fire that was (Remainder of Citation Missing).