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 David J. Olson (Olsen) (ASN: US-56147181), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 23 October 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date Private Olson was an aidman attached to a rifle company which was in defensive positions being subjected to the fanatical attacks of a numerically superior enemy force. On numerous occasions he left his position of comparative safety and braved the enemy fire to administer aid to his wounded comrades. During this action Private Olson observed a comrade lying in a position completely exposed to hostile observation and fire. Fully realizing the risk involved, he advanced across the hazardous terrain to the side of his comrade and then daringly carried him through the hail of enemy fire to safety. His selfless devotion to duty and his valiant efforts were responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Olson on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.