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 Timoteo M. Padilla (ASN: RA-39840075), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 16 August 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan, Korea. As a member of an outpost of a rifle company, he was defending his position against a numerically superior enemy force which was attacking with automatic weapons and hand grenades. Although wounded early in the action, he remained at his post until all of the wounded had been evacuated. Then, with complete disregard for his own safety, he provided covering fire for the rest of his comrades, so they could withdraw to better defensive positions. By his courageous conduct, he saved the lives of many of his comrades, inflicted numerous casualties upon the enemy, and materially aided in preventing a breakthrough of the company’s defensive line. The gallantry displayed by Private Padilla on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.