The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Elvin E. French (ASN: RA-18283539), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 29 November 1950 near Majon-ni, Korea, a patrol in which Private French was a member was ambushed. Private French jumped from his truck and took up the fire fight with the enemy. Observing a machine gun causing heavy casualties on friendly troops, Private French moved to a position where he could fire on the enemy automatic weapons. In doing so he had to completely expose himself to heavy enemy fire. He was able to silence the enemy automatic weapons before he was mortally wounded. His action enabled the patrol to maneuver for cover without heavy casualties. Private French’s utter disregard for his personal safety, courage, and heroism under fire reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.