The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant William Fedorchak, Jr. (ASN: RA-13297922), United States Army, for gallantry in action while a member of Company A, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action near Sangmokil, North Korea. On 7 May 1952, Sergeant Fedorchak was a member of a patrol whose mission was to penetrate the enemy’s line of resistance and to capture prisoners. Nearing the enemy positions, a movement of the enemy was noticed on a small hill approximately 50 yards to the front of the patrol’s position. Sergeant Fedorchak and five other members of the patrol stealthily crept forward to the enemy position. On nearing the crest of the hill, the patrol’s movement was discovered and an enemy soldier opened fire. This enemy was immediately joined by approximately fifteen other Communist soldiers who were concealed in a shallow trench. Despite the withering enemy fire and grenades, Sergeant Fedorchak returned fire with such accuracy that the enemy was forced to take cover. When a firm base of fire was established it was noticed that one of the patrol members was missing. Without hesitation, Sergeant Fedorchak and the other members of the patrol proceeded up the slope of the hill to render assistance to their trapped and wounded comrade. During the increased fire-fight that ensued, the patrol leader, Sergeant Fedorchak, and three other members of the patrol were wounded. Despite his wounds, he continued to render accurate fire, pinning the enemy down, to permit the save evacuation of the wounded. Despite the agonizing pain of his own wound, Sergeant Fedorchak rushed to the aid of one of his wounded comrades, lifted him to his shoulders and with complete disregard for his own safety, he carried the wounded soldier over 200 yards to the comparative safety of the patrol’s base. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Fedorchak reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.