The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Conrad F. Lopez (ASN: RA-39841486), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 8 August 1950 along the Naktong River, Korea. During a withdrawal by Company A, a group of men became separated from the main body. This group including Sergeant Lopez set itself up in a security position. After daylight the group was detected by the enemy who dispatched two companies to attack the group. Sergeant Lopez organized the group to repel the enemy attack and in the face of heavy enemy fire he carried a machine gun to an advantageous position and although wounded he continued to deliver heavy fire at the attacking enemy. He ordered the group to withdraw but he remained at his position to cover the withdrawal. After the group had withdrawn, he left his position and despite his weakened condition due to his wounds he carried the machine gun with him. This act of conspicuous gallantry on the part of Sergeant Lopez reflects the highest possible credit on himself and the military service.