The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Hideo Ikenoyama (ASN: US-56145266), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, (then attached to Company E), 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 4 October 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date Private Ikenoyama was an ammunition bearer with a unit which was engaged in a close fire fight with a numerically superior enemy force. During this action, Private Ikenoyama heard the cries of a wounded comrade lying in a position under direct enemy observation and fire. Undaunted by the risks involved, he immediately left his position of comparative safety and advanced over the fire-swept terrain to aid the wounded man. In the course of this act he was wounded but despite the pain, continued toward his objective. Upon reaching his wounded comrade, he administered first aid and carried him under the intense hostile fire to the safety of an aid station. His selfless devotion to duty and comrades was an inspiration to the men of his unit and was directly responsible for saving the wounded man’s life. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Ikenoyama on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.