The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Kenneth R. Hindle (ASN: 0-1873667), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 9 November 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date, Lieutenant Hindle, a Platoon Leader, was on a night patrol with the mission of establishing a blocking position at the base of Hill 200. Upon hearing that another friendly patrol had suffered several casualties in the immediate vicinity, Lieutenant Hindle, with complete disregard for personal safety, moved through a hail of enemy fire to aid in the evacuation of the wounded to the Aid Station. He then moved out with his own patrol in an assault upon the enemy positions under intense fire. During the assault Lieutenant Hindle was seriously wounded, and although bleeding profusely and in great pain, he refused medical attention and remained with his men during the entire assault. Though weak from loss of blood and nearing exhaustion he then supervised the withdrawal of his patrol and the evacuation of the wounded. Only when he was sure that all his men were accounted for did he submit to medical attention and allow himself to be evacuated. The courageous actions displayed by Lieutenant Hindle reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.