The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Leland P. Lemay (ASN: RA-32850127), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. On 29 July 1950, Company F was attacked by enemy forces in the vicinity of Yongchong, Korea. The company was without artillery or heavy weapons support because of severed communications lines. When his platoon leader was seriously wounded, Sergeant Lemay moved forward under heavy enemy machine gun and rifle fire and, while returning to his position with the wounded officer, was himself wounded. Sergeant Lemay’s courage and heroic devotion to duty reflect highest credit on himself and the military service.