The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Millard O. Engen (ASN: 0-1291609), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 13 – 14 February 1951, near Chipyong-ni, Korea. During the night of that date, he was a member of an infantry battalion which was part of the regimental perimeter during an attack by an enemy force estimated to be four divisions. During the initial stages of the attack, the enemy directed 120-mm. mortar fire into the battalion command post, exploding the fuel tank of a parked vehicle, setting fire to adjacent buildings and vehicles, and killing or wounding five men of the battalion command group, During this action Major Engen was knocked down and stunned by the sudden heavy blast of fire. The enemy continued their heavy fire on the command post, using the burning vehicles and buildings as targets. Regaining a degree of consciousness sufficient to realize the dangerous situation of the battalion command post, Major Engen, with complete disregard for his personal safety, moved in turn to each of the wounded men and moved them to a safer position, where he administered first aid to each. His heroic action was instrumental in saving several lives that otherwise might have been lost. The gallant conduct of Major Engen on this occasion reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry), [then Captain] Millard O. Engen (ASN: 0-1291609), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 1st Battalion (then Headquarters, 2d Battalion), 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 7 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. Major Engen, Battalion S3, was observing the attack of a rifle company upon enemy-held positions. During the assault, realizing the necessity of quick and coordinated action, he left the safety of the company command post and moved forward under enemy small arms fire to the leading assault elements. From this position, he directed the capture of the objective with an efficiency which resulted in a minimum of casualties. His voluntary presence with the attacking unit was a source of great inspiration to the officers and men of the rifle unit and his calm efficiency under fire assisted them greatly in the success of the attack. Only after the company had consolidated its newly-won position did he return to the command post. The gallantry and inspirational leadership demonstrated by Major Engen reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.