The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class Eugene L. Nabozny (ASN: RA-16224470), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 15 February 1951, in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, Korea. Sergeant Nabozny was a platoon sergeant in Company B which was to counterattack and regain possession of a strategic hill South of Chipyong-ni, Korea. Disregarding a painful wound received earlier in the attack, he determinedly assisted the platoon leader in the assault. He repeatedly exposed himself to close range enemy machine gun fire to place his rifle squads in the most advantageous positions. Though Sergeant Nabozny was mortally wounded during this action, he had contributed materially to the ultimate success of his unit. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Nabozny reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.