The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Edward Moergeli (ASN: US-56085191), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 8 June 1951, during the Second Platoon’s attack on Hill 687, Private Moergeli, platoon runner, observing the lead scout felled by the intense hostile fire, courageously braved the heavy crossfire in order to administer first aid and while so engaged, Private Moergeli was wounded by fragments from a bursting enemy mortar round. Undaunted, he was attempting to move the soldier to the rear when hit again by machine gun fire. Private Moergeli, refusing medical attention, remained in the forward position in order to direct the members of his platoon away from the incoming grenades and mortar rounds. The superb gallantry and courage displayed by Private Moergeli in this action reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.