(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant David D. Pecor (ASN: RA-19329967), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in August 1950 while serving with Company A, 65th Engineer Combat Battalion, 25th Infantry Division in Korea in July and August 1950. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.