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 Private First Class David W. Goyer (ASN: RA-19362504), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 October 1951 in the vicinity of Samtae-dong, Korea. On that date Private Goyer was a rifleman with a unit which had the mission to attack and secure an enemy-held hill. In the ensuing fire-fight he was wounded by enemy fire but continued to advance with his unit. An enemy grenade burst wounded him a second time, but despite the painful wound he continued in the assault firing effective and accurate fire on hostile positions inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. Again an enemy grenade exploded in his vicinity, wounding him a third time. The great loss of blood and intense pain forced him to discontinue his advance, but he refused to be evacuated and continued firing his weapon until he fell unconscious. His dogged determination was an inspiration to all who observed him and greatly aided in the successful completion of his unit’s mission. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Private Goyer on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.