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 Victor Hungerford, Jr. (ASN: RA-6557972), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near the Kum River, Korea, on 16 July 1950. During an attack on strong enemy positions his platoon was held up by intense enemy machine gun fire. He instructed his men to remain in position and worked his way around the enemy position destroying the gun with hand grenades. Returning, he led his platoon’s advance and the men, inspired by his heroic example, overran the positions. In this action Sergeant Hungerford was wounded, but despite his intense pain refused to be evacuated until other wounded men around him had been located. His superior leadership and gallant actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.