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 First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Carl Martin (ASN: 0-2262904), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date enemy forces had penetrated defensive positions of Company B, inflicting numerous friendly casualties. Lieutenant Martin, medical assistant, upon learning that several aid men had been wounded and medical supplies were exhausted, volunteered to carry the necessary supplies to the isolated unit. With complete disregard for his own safety, he maneuvered through an enemy patrol and despite the intense enemy artillery and small arms fire, continued past the enemy to friendly units. Lieutenant Martin immediately administered aid to the wounded men, and organized a carrying party to expedite their evacuation to positions of safety. He remained with the unit until the enemy attack had been repulsed. The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Martin on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.