The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Eduardo Maisonet-Zeno (ASN: RA-30415410), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 14 February 1951, near Noha-dong, Korea, the first platoon of Company C came under intense automatic fire as it was attacking enemy troops which had infiltrated friendly lines. Corporal Maisonet-Zeno, entirely on his own initiative and disregarding his personal safety, traveled over seventy five yards over open ground under enemy fire until he was approximately twenty five yards from the enemy positions. At this point he signaled to his platoon to cease fire and rushing toward the emplacement, threw a hand grenade which destroyed the position. Corporal Maisonet-Zeno’s removal of this dangerous obstacle allowed the rest of his unit to advance and successfully accomplish its mission. The gallantry and courage displayed by Corporal Maisonet-Zeno reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.