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 Curtis F. Nelson (ASN: NG-27 774-881), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, (then a member of Company G, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division) in action near Lini-gol, Korea, on 21 September 1951. After a six-hour assault, his company succeeded in taking an enemy held objective. Sporadic enemy fire from higher ground, however, forced the friendly troops to take cover. The second platoon advanced to wipe out this last remnant of resistance, but having moved out 50 yards, it was pinned down by the fire of four enemy machine guns and countless small arms. Corporal Nelson, rifleman, noticed three men become casualties. With complete disregard for his own safety, he obtained a first aid kit and ran ahead forward through down pouring enemy fire to administer aid to his wounded comrades. He then made three trips through a murderous hail of enemy bullets, carrying and dragging the wounded men to safety. After successfully completing the self-assigned mission he continued to fearlessly expose himself to give aid to all the company’s wounded, earning the respect of all those who saw him. Corporal Nelson’s courageous action, unwavering determination and selfless devotion to his comrades reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.