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 Guadalupe Ortiz (ASN: RA-20022649), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Company, 65th Regimental Combat Team, in action against an armed enemy near Kwanggan, Korea, on 13 October 1950. On this date, during a heavy assault by the enemy against the Regiment, Corporal Ortiz worked his way about the assault area while under heavy fire and constantly exposed to extreme danger in order to administer to the many critically wounded. Corporal Ortiz worked into darkness giving aid and carrying the wounded to a central point of coverage in the area where he armed himself with the weapons of some of he wounded and stood guard over them until rescued the following day. His action saved many lives and alleviated much suffering. The ability, heroism and gallantry displayed by Corporal Ortiz reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.