(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Vincent Jerome Farrell, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the night of 25 April 1953, in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea, a patrol returning from a mission forward of the main line of resistance unknowingly moved into a minefield. After identifying themselves to a sentry, the patrol members were told to remain where they were to prevent detonating a mine. Sergeant Farrell learned of the trapped group and rushed through the trenches to a point close to the mine field. Disregarding his own personal safety, he advanced toward the trapped men. Courageously moving across the hazardous area, Sergeant Farrell carefully disconnected the trip wires as he crawled along. Upon reaching the men, he assisted a wounded man to his feet and bravely guided the patrol members back through the lane he had cleared to the safety of the trenches. Sergeant Farrell then assisted in… (Unreadable gap in Citation Text) … Responsible for the safe return of the patrol. Sergeant Farrell’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.