The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Arthur P. Lombardi (ASN: P 0-2007730), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery A, 63d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 14 July 1950, along the Kum River, Korea. While engaged in a fire mission on the enemy across the Kum River, the battery was attacked by enemy infantry from three sides. Displaying complete disregard for his own safety, Lieutenant Lombardi continued to direct the action of the firing battery until it was overrun by enemy infantry. For a period of about five hours he directed his men through an escape corridor to safety. During this period he was under heavy enemy fire, but despite this he was able to effect an orderly withdrawal of personnel and equipment that could be carried. After an all-night march through enemy territory he brought them to the safety of our lines. This act of conspicuous gallantry on the part of Lieutenant Lombardi reflects the highest credit on himself and the military service.