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 First Class Glenwood C. Medeirous (ASN: RA-29046019), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 8 October 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On this date while Company L was reorganizing and securing newly won positions, the enemy launched a fierce counterattack. In the ensuing fire fight the crew of a machine gun emplacement, commanding the enemy’s main avenue of approach, became casualties. Realizing that an enemy break-through was imminent if the gun was not in action, Sergeant Medeirous advanced toward the weapon, firing his carbine at the onrushing foe. In the course of this act an enemy grenade exploded at his feet and knocked him to the ground. Suffering from concussion and shock, with grim determination, he crawled to the machine gun emplacement. He then manned the weapon and delivered such devastating fire on the hostile forces that they were forced to abandon their mission. His heroic conduct was an inspiration to all who observed him and was responsible for the many casualties suffered by the enemy. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Medeirous on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.